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Posted : Aug 13, 2008 11:30:58 AM
Subject : Diabetes in children?? symptoms
Hi i'm not sure where to post this? my son is 3 nearly four and is small for his age. Ive just been getting concerned lately, he's had recurrent balantits, started bed wetting everynight, is always thirsty/hungry, but is not overweight is quite thin really, he's tired alot especially mornings, he's like a teenager, and this morning ive noticed hi eye is bloodshot. Now i've done the silly thing and googled most of this and they all are symptoms of diabetes?? does anyone elses child have diabetes or do any of you know what to look for?? His dad and his oldest brother (from another partner) have something called hyperclyceamia, it doesnt affect my partner really. I'm unsure of what this is either lol, but they tested my eldest 5 for it when was born, he was ok, but they never tested my youngest?? He is otherwise fit and healthy and running around fine? any advice would be much appreciated? thanks sara 35 +1 weeks
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LB72
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Posted : Aug 14, 2008 6:38:30 PM
Hi Sara, yes these are all signs of diabetes. It is very serious in children if undiagnosed. I`m an adult nurse but work in a remote and rural hospital and have seen children in a diabetic coma which if not diagnosed quickly could be fatal. I don`t mean to scare you but i would get him checked out immediately, if it turns out to be nothing then all the better but it would give you peace of mind.
Take Care and good luck
LB xx
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Posted : Aug 14, 2008 6:44:51 PM
hi, thanks for reply, i took him to docs yesterday and his blood sugard was 5.2, but when i got home and spoke to my oh, he said it isnt hyperglycemia they have but glycogen-storgae desease, not sure what the symptoms are for this or how he needs to be tested, tried ringing docs today to tell her but no reply, training day. do you know much about the desease??
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Posted : Aug 14, 2008 7:05:29 PM
Hi Sara, I dont know much about it other than its an inherited condition and symptoms in toddlers and children is failure to grow, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and enlarged liver. You re doing the right thing by getting him checked out plus it will give you peace of mind.
I`ll be keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you and good luck with your impending bundle of joy.
Take Care
LB xx
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