Juvenile Diabetes?

[Tracy041500]

I agree with the others get him tested, just a finger stick. Good Luck!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

These terms are still used. They are medical terms and are not usualy used when talking to the general public.

You don't see them much in medical literature, either. There was a time when those were the main terms used.

 

[Tinijocaro]

Last year I had two violin students in two different schools whose hands sweated profusely. Tehy were sliding all over the violin and leaving little sweat puddles like I had never seen. I referred both to the school nurse. One turned out to have JD, the other did not, but I am glad I mentioned it and I hope you are glad your ds' teacher mentioned it-better to be safe than sorry.

 

[summerrluvv]

Let us know what happens, hopefully he is fine and just thirsty!

Reading this has peaked my interest though. What are some of the other tell-tale signs? My son is ALWAYS thirsty (but is also on ADHD medicine so that could be it), very thin (again probably from the meds) and sweats a lot. Now I'm thinking maybe I should have him tested.

 

[laurie31]

Some people will have no symptoms before they are diagnosed with diabetes.

Others may notice these symptoms as the first signs of type 1 diabetes, or when the blood sugar is high:

Feeling tired or fatigued
Feeling hungry
Being very thirsty
Urinating more often
Losing weight without trying
Having blurry eyesight
Losing the feeling or feeling tingling in your feet
For others, warning symptoms that they are becoming very sick may be the first signs of type 1 diabetes, or may happen when the blood sugar is very high (see: diabetic ketoacidosis):

Deep, rapid breathing
Dry skin and mouth
Flushed face
Fruity breath odor
Nausea or vomiting, unable to keep down fluids
Stomach pain
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can develop quickly in people with diabetes who are taking insulin. Symptoms typically appear when the blood sugar level falls below 70. Watch for:

Headache
Hunger
Nervousness
Rapid heartbeat (palpitations)
Shaking
Sweating
Weakness

from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000305.htm

 

[DebbieB]

Just wondering - how did this turn out?

 

[claudia]

any news OP?

 

[DutchsMommy]

All is well Got him checked and negative results. Seems like he was just thirsty. Thanks to everyone for your feedback and concern.

 

[claudia]

Excellent!!!!

 

[manning]

Yes, I would have him evaluated. There are two types of diabetes Type 1 (juvenile) and type 2 (adult onset).

Of the two type 1 is the more serious (both are serious) one.

In both cases the sooner it is detected the better it is for the person. Keeping it under control reduces the complications it can cause.

My dad had type 2. One thing many don't realize is that diabetes isn't the chief killer, what is, is the complications it causes.

If your child has it he can live a very very near normal life as long as it is kept under control. Just has to be aware of his health and monitor it closely.

 

[laurie31]

All is well Got him checked and negative results. Seems like he was just thirsty. Thanks to everyone for your feedback and concern.

Great news! Thanks for updating!