Emergence of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 in Children #02


Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes in Children


Symptoms of type 2 diabetes in children develop slowly. At first, there may be no symptoms. In the end, you may see one or more of these symptoms:
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 in Children
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Increased hunger or thirst, even after eating
  • Dry mouth
  • Frequent urination
  • Fatigue
  • Blurred vision
  • Breathing heavy
  • Slow wound healing
  • Itchy skin
  • Frequent tingling in the hands or feet 
Now it's time to visit your child's doctor if you notice these symptoms in your child's diabetes.

Why Type 2 diabetes in children is a serious problem?


The symptoms of Type 2 diabetes in children are generally small at first. However, serious health problems may develop. It is a complication associated with type 2 diabetes in children or adults:
  • Blindness
  • Kidney failure
  • Heart disease
  • Circulatory disorders and nerve damage
  • Rapid death due to complications

How to Type 2 Diabetes in children can be treated?


The first step in treating type 2 diabetes to your child is visiting a doctor. Doctors can determine whether your child is overweight based on your child's age and height. Doctors also can ask your child for a blood glucose test, to see if your child has diabetes or prediabetes.

If your child has diabetes, you and your child will work closely with other medical doctors and to create a diabetes management plan. The medical consists of a diabetes educator, a dietitian (nutritionist), and diabetes nurse.

The goal is to reduce your child's blood glucose back to normal. The main strategy is to help your child achieve normal weight. Planning for your child's treatment may include these steps:

  • Learn to make wise food choices, especially to reduce the amount of fats and sweets
  • Increase physical activity at least 30 minutes every day
  • Provision of medicines

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