What Are the Signs or Symtoms of Diabetes in a 13 Year Old?
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 at
8:31 pm
lilchocoluver62 asked:
Just because of frequent urination, does that automatically lead to diabetes? if all the gradnparents in the family have diabetes, does that increase the risk?
Just because of frequent urination, does that automatically lead to diabetes? if all the gradnparents in the family have diabetes, does that increase the risk?
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yes..having it in the family definitely increases the risk. Usual symptoms include, excessive weight gain (or loss), lack of appetite, frequent urination…a few others. I would make a doctors appointment right away…they will know for sure. Good luck
Check here hun this site may help you some. I know thirst is one of them
im not sure about the urination but the fact that the grandparents have it could be a factor…
any time a family member has diabetes you are at risk…..symptoms include being very thirsty, tired, excess weight, sometimes your sugar drops and you feel light headed with blank spots in your vision, poor circulation, frequent intense headaches that feel like you have been crying….if you are worried, go to your dr and have a glucose tolerance test done….but you should not put it off….diabetes can be very damaging, you can lose your eye sight or limbs or damage your kidneys to the point of needing a transplant or dialysis…..
Having it in the family tree does increase the risk.
Just frequent urination is the only sign, I would have his bladder, prostate checked.
If his urine foams, bubbles in the toilet that can be a sign.
If he is always thirsty even though he drinks enough is another sign.
If grandparents have it and you are this worried, check his blood level on one of their meters. Get books on diet and practices to curve diabetes. The earlier he starts on a good pattern the better off he will be later on when he gets it, if he does.
My grandfather had it but kept it in check and never saw a doctor over it nor did any of the finger pricking, etc.
My father has it and is the opposite, takes 30 some pills, ****** his finger 6 times a day and gives himself shots each morning. He does not keep it in check nor watch his diet.
I know I already have it but I am like grandpa and keep it in check. I listen to my body and what it wants or needs and I do just that. I also keep some hard candy at home, at the office, in the car for any time I might feel light headed, the candy helps.
Take him to the doctor as well and get him tested. It is always best to catch diabetes early so you can control it and doesn’t control you.
Family history does increase the risk of becoming diabetic. Frequent urination by itself does not automatically point to a diabetes diagnosis. There are other symptoms as well. Increased thirst, unexplained weight loss, extreme hunger, feeling tired all the time, and very dry skin are just a few of the other symptoms. There are several different kinds of diabetes. A 13 year old would most likely develop Type 1 Diabetes which is sometimes called Juvenile Onset Diabetes. Type 2 is sometimes called Adult Onset Diabetes. There is also Gestational Diabetes which only pregnant women have. Eating healthfully and exercising are helpful in preventing or controlling Type 2 Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes requires the use of insulin with careful monitoring of your blood glucose level and doctor supervision.
He/She should get check out by a pediatric endocrinologist. Only type 2 diabetes is genetic. Type 2 is less common in children, however, if the child is obese and does not exercise, it is a possiblity.
The above answers are correct. You are at greater risk.
The is a practical test: Since you say it’s in the family, someone should have a blood sugar meter. Have one of them test your blood sugar level. If you haven’t had a meal within the past few hours, your sugar level should be below 120, probably around 85. If you had a meal, say two hours ago, then it should be higher but below 140. If it is above 140, go see a doctor, especially an endocrinologist (specialist in Diabetes). If you are uncertain, and you blood sugar level is between 120 and 140, you should plan on a visit to the doctor’s in the future. And continue to check every few months. “140″ is the current marker and there’s discussion to lower it! In the meantime, read up on the subject – there’s lots of sites and books available.