Juvenile Diabetes Symptoms
Juvenile Diabetes Symptoms questions and answers
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Q: could I have juvenile diabetes? symptoms?
could I have juvinelle diabetes?
I have been drinking loads of water because my mouth feels dry (like two bottles in about an hour then a full cup) , I sometimes get dizzy or like see fuzzy when I stand up fro sitting and my hands get kinda numb sometimes..increased urination but mostly water because of the amount i drink
A: The three sets of symptoms usually indicative of Type I or juvenile diabetes are:
1. polydipsia or extreme thirst
with continued signs and
symptoms of dehydration.
2. polyuria frequent urination
3. polyphagia an increase in appetite and
extreme hunger.
The tests for juvenile diabetes are quite simple and easy. A blood test and urine tests can easily confirm this. As soon as possible you should see your doctor in order to rule this out. There are other reasons you could have the issues you describe. Best wishes.
Q: Juvenile Diabetes, symptoms?
Does anyone have children with this disease? If so give me some symptoms that you noticed and what you did to find out.
A: urinating a lot. urine is crystalized sometimes. major thirst. the urine has a sweet smell to it.
the only way to know for sure is to go to the doc and get a blood test.
Q: what are signs and symptoms of juvenile diabetes?
my daughter is 7 months old and this disease runs in her fathers family
A: Rapid weight loss along with a marked increased hunger and thirst. Frequent urination. The breath will smell sweet, like cheap wine (that's how my mother described my breath as smelling, at least) due to the breakdown of ketones in the bloodstream. The child will be lethargic.
The average age of onset is about 12, when these symptoms would be easier to notice. While very young children do sometimes develop the disease, they are the exception rather than the rule. The best news is that her chance of getting it, even if her father has it, are less than 10%. The odds are very good that she will not develope it.
Q: what are the symptoms in juvenile diabetes, say 2yrs old?
A: Constant fatigue, Thirst , urinating after meals. A physician should see the child, blood tests or urinalysis (these are simple and test strip with instructions can be had from any pharmacy) may show high blood sugar.
Q: Some symptoms of juvenile diabetes?
I have a nursing background(several years ago) so sometimes I tend to obsess about my children but all of a sudden my 4 year old is thirsty all the time and seems to be urinating alot. Of course it is summertime and he's active so he will be drinking more and the result of that would be urinating more. What else should I be looking for and should I just go have him screened or should I monitor him for awhile longer.
A: Does he awaken in the night and have to have water? Is he a restless sleeper? Is he grouchy and I mean unusually grouchy? Does he get sleepy after meals? Especially if they are high carb meals? If any or all of these are yes, I would take him in. Chances are he is just fine but trust your mommy judgement. If you have noticed it, then you need to watch him. Don't just think you are over protective. Moms sense things or at least are the first to notice changes. Don't discount that funny feeling. But again, he is probably fine. Don't worry but act if you need to.
Q: Symptoms of Juvenile Diabetes?
I have always been quite slim my whole life but most recently my friends and my parents have been telling me that I look significantly thinner and my clothes have been kind of looser than usual (my mom even asked me if I was anorexic) and I've been not as fit as I was in PE (I'm on the track team) and I've been eating loads and loads of food, and I always crave drinking cold water... oh I've been peeing a lot too.
I wear contacts.. not sure if it has anything to do with this but today for some reason my right eye was blurry for the whole morning but it eventually went back to clear vision in the afternoon.
My dad has diabetes himself sooo......
:S
A: In type 1, the pancreas stop producing insulin, due to autuimmune response or possibly viral attack on pancreas. In absence of insulin, body cells does not get glucose for producing ATP (Adenosin Triphosphate) units which results into primary symptom in the form of nausea and vomiting. In latter stage which leads to ketoacidosis in which body starts breaking down muscle tissue and fat for energy, there is consequently fast weight loss. Dehydration is also usually observed due to electrolyte disturbance. In advance stages even coma and death, are being witnessed.
Possible symptoms include:
Abdominal pain
Absence of menstruation
Fatigue
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Nausea
Vomiting
Weight loss despite increased appetite
Q: can juvenile diabetes kill and what are the symptoms?
I really need to know
A: If not diagnosed in time, or mismanaged, yes. It can also cause damage to organ systems over a period of time, even if properly controlled (although the risks are less with good control). Today's technology for treating Type 1 diabetes has improved, but it's still not perfect. It's still a very complicated and hard disease to live with.
Common Symptoms:
-Increased thirst
-Increased urination
-Weight loss
-Fatigue
-Increased Hunger
-Irritabiltity
-Abdominal Pain
-Blurry vision/headaches
-Some kids complain of cramping and pain in their legs, which is due to an electrolyte imbalance due to dehydration and hyperglycemia. An electrolyte imbalnce can be life-threatening.
-Rapid heartbeat, shallow breaths, acetone (nail polish) smell on breath.
-Coma (leading to death)
If you suspect diabetes, take your child to the doctor or ER immediately. With proper treatment right away, the child should be fine. Delay, and if it is diabetes, they may become very ill and go into a potentially deadly coma.
Be safe and not sorry if you are concerned.
Q: Could I have Juvenile diabetes?
I'm a 13 year old girl, and I have some of the symptoms of Type One diabetes.
Symptoms I currently have:
Dizziness,
Irregular Period,
Increased Hunger,
Blurred Vision,
Increased Thirst, especially for sweet and cold drinks such as Mountain Dew,
Dramatic Weight loss (from about 108 to 91 in about a week and a half)
Nausea,
Weakness (I could hardly stand in the shower today)
Could it be Juvenile diabetes?
Most of my dads side of the family has it, including my dad, but my dad has type 2, I don't know what the rest of my family has, but I know most of my dads side has diabetes. If not diabetes, what are some other possible conditions/viruses?
Thanks
My dad just tested my blood sugar. Its 104. So he said I probably don't have diabetes. But is there any thing else that might argue against my blood sugar? Like even because mmy blood sugar is normal is there still a chance I might have it?
A: You need to see a medical professional. ASAP.
If your dad is diabetic, check your blood sugar, he has the equipment.
If your blood sugar is normal (60 - 120) - it may still not rule out diabetes, you need a test called A1C, also your MD may order a glucose tolerance test. But your symptoms may be indicative of other health care problems. I urge you to speak to your parents and see a doctor.
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In response to additional details:
Yes you could still have juvenile diabetes, but you may have something much more easily manageable, your symptoms could be Hypoglycemia. You do not need to be diabetic to have hypoglycemia and hypoglycemia can be a precursor to diabetes. The most disconcerting information in your list of symptoms is the dramatic weight loss. Again, I urge you to seek professional medical advice from your physician. Your symptoms are only indicative of diabetes or hypoglycemia; they could also be symptoms of a host of other health care problems. Please schedule a physical as soon as possible and when calling for your appointment, ask to speak to the Dr. or Nurse (not the receptionist), so that you can be seen sooner rather than later. Good Luck and best wishes.
You are your own best medicine, don't wait for someone else to take care of you.
Q: Do u think I have Juvenile Diabetes?
I think there's a good possibility I have juvenile diabetes. I have all of the symptoms of it: constant extreme hunger and thirst, weight loss (I haven't gained weight in like 4 years), frequent urination, blurry vision, yeast infections, restless, unfocused, pins and needles in my legs. These symptoms have been going on since I was 14 and now I'm almost 17. Diabetes is also in my family. Do you think there's a good possibility I have it and if so what do I do next?
A: Although I agree with Miz Lamb that it is HIGHLY UNLIKELY that you have Juvenile Diabetes ... an older term that used to be used for type 1 diabetes mellitus, I disagree with her assertion that "Type 1 is not a heritable disease!"
If you did have type 1 diabetes you WOULD have been admitted to hospital by now ... or be dead. Type 1 diabetes is where your own immune system sets out to destroy the beta cells (islets of Langerhans) of your pancreas ... the parts that make insulin ... so your blood glucose levels would be much much higher than the 'normal' range for a non-diabetic. This leads to a condition (a complication) called ketosis, which very soon progresses to ketoacidosis, where your blood becomes very acidic. This is a life-threatening condition, and would be best treated in hospital though, if you have experience of dealing with diabetes mellitus yourself, or someone close to you did, you may be able to bring things back under control with repeated insulin injections.
It's fairly evident, from the symptoms your describe ... unless you've just read about them somewhere and put two and two together ... that something is not quite right with your body's functioning. It really is time that you went to see your doctor. I'm sure s/he would undertake, or refer you on, for further testing based on what s/he knows from your medical records.
I do wish you the very best of luck, dear lady.
Be well.
Q: My 3 year old is displaying symptoms?
He is 3 almost 4. He's been waking to pee every night, last night 3 times. And he is constantly asking for water, last night each time he woke to pee. It only occurred to me this morning that these are symptoms of diabetes. His uncle has juvenile diabetes (his father's brother). I am calling to set up an appointment with my doctor tomorrow. What other symptoms should I look for?
A: The symptoms of Type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes) may occur suddenly, and include:
Frequent urination
Increased thirst
Extreme hunger
Unexplained weight loss
Extreme weakness and fatigue
Urinating at night (nocturnal enuresis)
Blurred vision
Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
Heavy or labored breathing
Drowsiness or lethargy
Fruity odor on the breath
Diagnosis
A child with the above symptoms must be seen by a physician as soon as possible. Besides a complete history and physical examination, the doctors will do a battery of laboratory tests. There are numerous tests available to diagnose diabetes such as urine test, blood test, glucose-tolerance test, fasting blood sugar and the glycohemoglobin (HbA1c) test. A urine sample will be tested for glucose and ketones (acids that collect in the blood and urine when the body uses fat instead of glucose for energy). A blood test is used to measure the amount of glucose in the bloodstream. A glucose-tolerance test checks the body's ability to process glucose. During this test, sugar levels in the blood and urine are monitored for 3 hours after drinking a large dose of sugar solution. The fasting blood sugar test involves fasting overnight and blood being drawn the next morning. The glycohemoglobin test reflects the cumulative effects of high blood glucose (and measures the degree of control over blood glucose after treatment begins).
Treatment
Treatment of Type 1 diabetes involves:
Diet
Insulin
Self-monitoring of blood glucose
Exercise
Q: Do I have Type 1 (Juvenile) diabetes?
Hey guys,
The past 24 hours I've been seriously worried that I may have juvenile diabetes. I have some of the symptoms (though they may just be coincidences).
My symptoms are:
a) Increased urination (I've with my family on a bit of a road trip through California, and I only have to go when I think 'Oh crap, I don't want to have to go to the bathroom here cause there's nowhere to 'go', so I think it may be sort of psychological.
b) I am drinking more, but not necessarily cause of thirst -- mainly cause of super high temperatures & boredom... and cause it's there!
c) I've never had great vision, though I've never gotten it checked. It's certainly not bad, but not that good either. I DONT wear glasses, and my vision is probably 17/20 or so... maybe better.
d) I never really feel full, but neither am I always hungry. I just like to eat :P.
e) I am often quite tired, but never so much that I need to lie down or I'll pass out. I am a teenager, after all.
f) I'm 5'8 and 120 pounds... I haven't had any severe weightloss (when compared with height) for years, when I had a huge growth spurt (almost 1.5 feet in two years).
g) Irratability isn't really an issue. I do get angry at somewhat minor things sometimes, but not seriously angry -- just sort of 'jokingly' upset at parents... as I said before, I am a teen.
h) I haven't had any vomiting or nausea.
i) This is a bit embarassing, but the past two days I've had a slightly inflamed foreskin & penis head. I have had it before though, and it went away completely after a day or two.
Any reassurance about this would be VERY welcome, though I don't want to just hear 'go see your doctor'. For one thing, I can't for a couple weeks, and also I already thought of that :P.
Thanks a lot.
p.s. I'm 15 years old (my birthday was a week ago), and no, there is no history of diabetes of either type in my family.
I haven't gotten up to go to the bathroom in years (except before I fall asleep). As for drinking, it's basically the same answer. I know it's unlikely that I have diabetes, but I want some other opinions :P.
A: I dont think so.
a) frequent urination- you'd have more of the "oh crap, I need a bathroom NOW before I pee my pants" thought.
b) drinking more- an undiagnosed type 1 diabetic can drink and drink and drink and not get rid of their unquenchable thirst
d) You're a 15 year old male (I'm assuming you're male, since your name is David lol) what can I say, 15 year old males are pigs when it comes to food.
e) an undiagnosed diabetic may sleep for 12 hours straight, wake up, and feel like they never slept.
f) You're on the thin side to begin with, but as long as your not losing weight, your fine. An undiagnosed diabetic can lose several pounds a week without trying (I lost 40lbs within about a month before I was diagnosed)
h) vomiting/nausea usually comes with very high blood sugars. If that were the case, all the above symptoms you mentioned would be a lot worse and definitely noticeable
About your 'additional details'. I would get up 4-5 times during the night to go to the bathroom (that was between the hours of 11pm and 7am)
Q: Type 1 (Juvenile Diabetes)?
I came across the symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes, and I possess the majority of them. Diabetes also runs in the family. My friends are threatening to tell my mom what I found out if I don't. Truth is, I'm afraid to. I fail to see what the big deal is. How serious is this?
I'm 15 years old. I've been very tired & lacking energy lately. I'm constantly drinking water a lot more than usual, and (I accounted it for that reason) I've been using the bathroom a lot more, now. For example, today in PE I had to go pee twice in a matter or thirty minutes. Then I went a couple of hours later. When usually I don't even use the bathroom at school. I also began wearing glasses in August of this year, because I was becoming slightly nearsighted. Even with my glasses, lately, everything is getting blurier than usual, and my sight's been bothering me quite often. I lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks and I'm not sure why. Should I go get this checked? And if so, please try to convince me why. My friends and I are not happy with each other because I'm making light of this.
EDIT: Also, is this the same thing as irritability? Any and everything seems to aggravate/depress/annoy me lately.
A: They are soooo right!!! It is a very BIG deal!!! I had the exact same symptoms when I was 12, (I'm 37 now) and my mom took me to doctor and my sugar was over 800! It runs in my family too, my 19 year old niece just got it. I never took care of myself, and now I'm blind in one eye, on dialysis every day, and had open heart surgery when I was 27, (a 6 way by-pass) so it is very important you get checked, Please, if you take care of ur self, you can lead a pretty normal life, have children, (I had 4 miscarriages) Don't end up like me sweetie, tell your mom and get checked!!! Good luck 2 u!
Q: Diabetes????
If I'm 14 years old, not overweight, no history of diabetes in the family, consumed lots of sugar (I used to drink lots of coke), has primary diabetes symptoms of thirst and lots of urination and my urine is pretty colorless or pale. Could I have, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetes insipidus or nothing (I'm not entirely sure I my thirst is real or imagined, I'm also a hypochondriac). It could be diabetes type 1 because I'm still 14 and it is known as the juvenile diabetes or diabetes insipidus because my urine is pretty colorless/pale? I'm gonna see a doctor soon but in the meantime I need some answers.
A: Do You Have Diabetes?
Millions of people have diabetes mellitus, commonly called diabetes. You may be surprised to know that many of these people don’t even know they have it.
Diabetes is a serious disease and should not be ignored. If you have it, correct treatment can help you live a long and healthy life.
What Is Diabetes?
If you have diabetes, your body can’t make or use insulin. Insulin helps change sugar into energy to keep you alive.
There are different kinds of diabetes. The main ones are type 1 and type 2.
Type 1 Diabetes
This type of diabetes is mostly found in children and young adults. If you have type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin and you must inject insulin daily.
You May:
urinate often
be very thirsty
be very hungry
lose a lot of weight
be very tired
be irritable
have blurred vision
have trouble seeing.
Type 2 Diabetes
Most people with diabetes have this form of the disease. Type 2 is usually found in people over 45, who have diabetes in their family, who are overweight, who don’t exercise, and who have cholesterol problems. It is also common in certain racial and ethnic groups (blacks, American Indians, and Hispanics) and in women who had diabetes when they were pregnant. If you have type 2 diabetes, your body cannot make enough insulin or correctly use it. Treatment is diabetes pills and sometimes insulin injections, as well as diet and exercise.
You May Have:
any of the symptoms of type 1 diabetes
a lot of infections
cuts or bruises that heal slowly
tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
skin, gum, or bladder infections that keep coming back.
Controlling Diabetes
Daily monitoring and careful control of blood sugar levels are the most important steps to take for people with diabetes. If not treated, diabetes can cause:
High blood sugar (which could make you thirsty, tired, lose weight, urinate often, or give you infections that won’t go away)
Many serious health problems (which could hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves, or heart).
Warning: Low Blood Sugar
People with diabetes may develop low blood sugar because their blood has too much insulin or other blood sugar-lowering medication or from not eating enough food. It is important to follow the eating and medication schedule your doctor has prescribed to avoid low blood sugar.
Low blood sugar could make you shaky, dizzy, sweaty, hungry, have a headache, have pale skin color, have sudden mood or behavior changes, have clumsy or jerky movements, have difficulty paying attention, feel confused, or have tingling sensations around the mouth.
Taking Care of Your Diabetes
The best way to take care of your diabetes is to make sure the levels or amount of sugar in your blood are near the normal range. This will make you feel better and help you stay healthy.
Your doctor will tell you how often to check your blood sugar level. To do this, you will need to take a drop of your blood and place it on a special test strip. Then a device, called a blood glucose meter, reads the strip. This device measures the amount of sugar in your blood.
Writing down this level, along with the time and date, will help you see how well your treatment plan is working.
Remember:
A person’s blood sugar level rises after eating any meal that contains carbohydrates or protein. Table sugar (also called ?sucrose) counts as a carbohydrate. Artificial sweeteners, such as saccharin, aspartame (NutraSweet), and sucralose (Splenda), do not count as carbohydrates or fats. They make food taste sweet. But they do not raise blood sugar levels and have little or no calories.
What Else Can You Do?
Eat well-balanced meals. The right amount of healthy food will keep your weight under control and help manage your diabetes.
Your body needs food from the four main food groups every day:
Fruits and vegetables (oranges, apples, bananas, carrots, and spinach)
Whole grains, cereals, and bread (wheat, rice, oats, bran, and barley)
Dairy products (milk, cheese, and yogurt)
Meats, fish, poultry, eggs, dried beans, and nuts.
Remember:
Too much fat and cholesterol in your diet can be very harmful to people with diabetes. Food that is high in fat includes red meat, dairy products (whole milk, cream, cheese, and ice cream), egg yolks, butter, salad dressings, vegetable oils, and many desserts.
Can You Do Anything Else?
Exercise is important for good diabetes control. It usually lowers blood sugar and may help insulin work better. Exercise and a healthy diet can also help you take off extra pounds if you are overweight.
Warning:
Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program. You may need a snack before or during the activity to avoid having low blood sugar while you exercise.
Q: Do you think I have diabetes or am I just working myself up over nothing...?
I am 16:
http://www.diabetessymptomsonline.com/symptoms-of-juvenile-diabetes.htm
Today (This hasn't been happening except for today) I have been like extra thirsty, like I can't drink enough to make me not thirsty....
Also all summer I have been extra lazy, like I usually like going out and doing stuff with friends, going for walks... this summer all I feel like doing is sitting doing nothing.
My cousin, who is the same age as me, has diabetes and I remember right before she got diagnosed she was the same way, she spent the night and she didn't want to do ANYTHING except sit on the couch and watch tv....
Also I have stomach pains quiet frequently too...
^^ Its not uncommon for me to be a hypochondriac so... I was just at the doctor last week Thursday and she didn't say anything so...
A: Rockin' Carrie,
Your just thirsty. Never worry about things until they happen.
Cyberchondria is a colloquial term for hypochondria in individuals who have researched medical conditions on the Internet. The media and the Internet often contribute to hypochondria, as articles, TV shows and advertisements regarding serious illnesses such as cancer and multiple sclerosis (some of the common diseases hypochondriacs think they have) often portray these diseases as being random, obscure and somewhat inevitable. Inaccurate portrayal of risk and the identification of non-specific symptoms as signs of serious illness contribute to exacerbating the hypochondriac’s fear that they actually have that illness.
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Q: Does anyone have a child with Juvenile Diabetes?
Today I took my daughter to the doctor cause I thought for sure she had a UTI. They did the urine test and I told the doctor what was going on, but her urine came back clean. He asked me a few questions, like if she was tired a lot, I said yes, but I thought it was because of school, then he asked if her appetite has increased and I said yes, but I figured it was from her growing. He said he wants her tested for diabetes right away. I always thought when a child is first diagnosed with diabetes they were extremely sick. So...my question is, when your child was first diagnosed, was he/she very sick or just a few symptoms, and what symptoms did they have?
My daughter urinates alot, and she eats a lot too, but she hasn't lost any weight, and she has always drank a lot. How hard is it on you to have it? She's only 6
A: My son is 2 years old and was diagnosed 8 months ago. The first signs that something was weird, was he started acting very aggressive. He was wetting to bed every single night. He also started losing weight and he would not eat anything, he would only drink milk, which it got to the point he was asking for every 10 minutes (no joke!) We took him to his doctor, they said nothing was wrong!
These symptoms had been going on for about a month, until one night he started vomiting. I thought maybe he was just coming down with the flu. The next day he was extremely pale, I couldn't keep him awake for very long, and he was making this funny noise whenever he exhaled. We found out later that the noise was his body tring to "blow off" ketones. His doctor finally checked his blood sugar, it was in the 900's, and he was rushed to the hospital where he spent some time in the ICU. He was SEVERELY dehydrated. They had to slowly lower his blood sugar and constantly watch him because if done too fast, it could have made his brain swell causing permanent damage
If your daughter does have diabetes, she could be in the very early stages of DKA, and you are extremely lucky that you have a doctor that is recognizing the signs before it gets really serious. My son was very close to either dying or going into a coma because his doctor was a dumba$$! Good luck, and if your daughter does have diabetes, there is a great community of diabetics from all over the world willing to help at this website- www.tudiabetes.com