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Q: The Symptoms of juvenile diabetes include fatigue, increased urine output and thirst.?
why do these symptoms occur? Why would you urinate more when you have diabetes? What causes these symptoms?

A: Jessica,
There is not an exact finding as to why and how diabetes occur but symptoms are listed below:-
n both the types of diabetes, signs and symptoms are more likely to be similar as the blood sugar is high, either due to less production of insulin, or no production or insulin resistance. In any of the case if there is inadequate glucose in the cells, it can be identified through certain signs and symptoms. These symptoms are quickly relieved once the Diabetes is treated and also reduce the chances of developing serious health problems.

Diabetes Type 1:

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.

Diabetes Type 2:

* Increased fatigue : Due to inefficiency of cell to metabolise glucose, reserve fat of body is metabolised to gain energy. When fat is broken down in the body, it uses more energy as compared to glucose, hence body goes in negative calorie effect, which results in fatigue.
* Polydipsia : As the concentration of glucose increases in the blood, brain receives signal for diluting it and in its counteraction we feel thirsty.
* Polyuria: Increase in urine production is the result seen when excess of glucose is present in body. Body tries to get rid of the extra sugar in the blood by excreting it through the urine. This can also lead to dehydration because excreting the sugar which carries a large amount of water out of the body along with it.
* Polyphegia : The hormone insulin is also responsible for stimulating hunger. In order to cope up with high sugar levels in blood, body produces insulin which leads to increased hunger.
* Weight flactuation : Factors like loss of water (polyuria), glucosuria , metabolism of body fat and protein may lead to loss of weight. Few cases may show weight gain due to increased appetite.
* Blurry vision : Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome is the condition when body fluid is pulled out of tissues including lenses of eye, which affects the ability of lenses to focus resulting in blurry vision.
* Irritability : It is one of the sign of high blood sugar because of the inefficient supply of glucose to brain and other body organs, which makes us feel tired and uneasy.
* Infections : Certain signals from the body is given whenever there is fluctuation of blood sugar (due to suppression of immune system) by frequent infections of fungal or bacterial like skin infection or UTI (urinary tract infection).
* Poor wound healing : High blood sugar resists the flourishing of WBC, (white blood cell) which are responsible for body immune system. When these cells do not function accordingly, wound healing is not at good pace. Secondly, long standing diabetes leads to thickening of blood vessels which may affect proper circulation of blood in different body parts.

http://www.helpondiabetes.com/SymptomsofDiabetes.php

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: 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 of diabetes(juvenile?)?
I listed somethings my body is having problems with and my friend Mairu Gaihan said that it sounds like diabetes, so I want to hear from other people, what are the symptoms?

A: symptoms are, increased thirst, hunger, urinating, unexplained weightloss, fatigue, usually you Start feeling pain in your legs abs and arms because your body is basically eating off its self so it eats the muscle tissue

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: juvenile diabetes?
Does anyone have experience with juvenile diabetes? I’m a little worried about my one year old son. Type 1 diabetes runs in my husbands family, although most of his relatives were fine until they were in their 30s and 40s. I have noticed that my son acts desperately thirsty. When we give him a drink he finishes it quickly and cries until we give him more. He will drink until he is gagging. I just looked up the symptoms of juvenile diabetes and it mentioned labored breathing as well. Several people have mentioned to me that they thought it was strange that he is always out of breath. I just assumed it was because he is always running. Other than that he is a very healthy child. We just went to the doctor yesterday and she said that he looks fantastic. He is in the 97th percentile for height and very healthy 26lbs. He is very active and never sits down. Do I have reason to be concerned?
he just went for a well baby check. If you have kids you know it’s like in the Dr.’s office with a screaming 1 year old who just got shots and a doctor who doesn’t want to waste more than 5 minutes on you. I remembered to ask about the breathing (which she said not to worry about), but frankly I forgot about his drinking habits…

A: These were my daughter’s exact symptoms. It progressed from there to fatigue and weight loss. I took her in because she was drinking so much. It took 1 minute to prick her finger and get a blood sample and a diagnosis. They then called an ambulance to take us to the hospital. They said that if I had waited one more day she would have gone into a life-threatening coma.

I have since learned that diabetes is more frequently passed through the father’s side of the family. This was our case. Her grandfather had it, but not my husband, so we weren’t that suspicious at first.

It’s such a quick, easy test… Please, please do it.

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: 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: 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: vegetarian experiencing health issues. anemia? juvenile diabetes? please help!!!!?
I am a teen/young adult. About 3 and a half months ago i became a vegetarian. Since then my health has decreased. It was slow to begin with and i didnt really pay much attention at first but in the past month my health has taken a turn for the worse. I experience bad headaches daily, weakness, fatigue, irritability, drowsiness, and shakiness especially in my hands and legs and feet. I know i do struggle with maintaining a healthy vegetarian diet. I went to the doctor and they did a blood test and it is being sent off and i have an appointment in a week. There, the doctors talked to me about anemia and juvenile diabetes. They did not specify which one they thought it would be. Juvenile diabetes nor anemia runs in my family. I just want to know what sounds most like what i have anemia or juvenile diabetes. i have done lots of research of symptoms of both, and i have experienced a lot of symptoms with diabetes such as constant thirst frequent urination, irritability, however i have not experienced that much weight loss. i can understand where i may have anemia because of lack of iron from no longer having meat in my diet, however rice does provide iron and rice is a major staple in my diet. i eat it daily. Which of these are you leaning towards. please help me i just would like to know some form of indication.

thank you so much!!

A: Eat some meat.

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.

Tin

Q: I need stories about when you were first diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes?
Hi,

My teacher gave me an assignment to do; find stories of when people were first diagnosed w/juvenile diabetes. She wants do know how you found out, where you found out, what the symptoms were (how often were you going to the bathroom, etc) , how you reacted, how nurses/ doctors treated you, and anything and everything else you can think of. Please dont be afraid of writing whatever you want to, right about what happened minute by minute. Include small details, and make it as long as you need to.

A: My symptoms actually started about a month or two before I found out. One of the first few signs (which I didn’t even know about at the time) was thirst. I would drink about 10 cups of water of juice a day (which was a lot more than regular). The following weeks I began having frequent urination (which I thought was from all the water I was drinking, but noo, haha.), as well as blurred vision. I actually went to the optometrist (SP?) to get glasses, because I thought my eyesight was going. When they checked my blood pressure, I noticed it was higher than normal, but I didn’t pay much attention to it. The following couple of weeks, I began feeling sick as if I had a cold or fever, having a pale face, etc. On the day that I was my sickest, I went to school having a craving for an Ice-Orange Shake from Starbucks, so I woke up my dad to drive me before school. That morning I couldn’t even chew a sandwich, and I was shivering really bad. During the middle of the school day, I began to become severely pale. And was insisted to go home. I waited in the nurses office for almost an hour before my ride came. When I went home, I immediately began puking all over the carpet. I eventually had even more CRAVINGS, but this time for strawberries. My parents knew nothing of diabetes at the time, so they kept feeding me porridge (which made my blood sugar even higher!). I eventually limped all across the house.. and become unconscious. I cannot remember if this was the next day, or the same day, but all I remember was being dragged by a 911 ambulance. They did all bunch of testing (which I can’t remember, cause of the whole unconscious/barely conscious/sleepy/faint situation, haha.). All I remember was I was dropped off at some small clinic, tested, and sitting on a portable bedpan waiting for hours for something. After that situation, I was transported to UC Davis Hospital. In the car, I was EXTREMELY thirsty. And I would constantly tell the transporting doctors(?) that I was thirsty.. over and over again. Haha. When I arrived at the hospital. I was transported to the emergency care section for children (I believe, haha.). There were all sorts of tubes, and IVS stuck in my arms and hands. They would not allow me to eat or drink for the next day and a half. I did not know what was going on at the time (but during the clinic/ambulance day, even faint/unconscious, I somehow heard, ‘Oh, he has diabetes’). But it didn’t hit me at that time. If you would like to know more, haha. (considering this is already a long answer as it is), please email me at j.mths@yahoo.com for the rest of my story(:

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: How do I tell my parents I might have Juvenile Diabetes?
I had another question earlier. And the thing I’m not getting answered is how to tell my parents. I really need to be tested and my mom laughed last night when I told her. She doesn’t understand how serious this is. I’m losing lots of weight and my pants are now really big on me. And I have so many other symptoms, too. How do I tell my parents that I need to be tested right away?

A: Go to the internet and look for the signs of juvenile diabetes and give them to your parents. Sit them down and tell them how you’ve been feeling and tell them how serious this is and how it makes you feel. Or even go to your school’s nurse and get her/him to speak to your parents. I hope this helps.

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