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More infoAmid al the other conditions one should be aware of, it can be easy to forget the symptoms of diabetes. However, charity Diabetes UK has developed a simple way to rember the main symptoms of the condition.Known as the 4 Ts, they have ben developed to help people notice the symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children.The 4 Ts are:&bul; Toilet&bul; Thirsty&bul; Tired&bul; Thiner.On the first of these four, Diabetes UK wrote: “Going to the toilet a lot to pas urine, bed weting by a previously dry child or heavier napies in babies.
Geting up in the night to go the toilet.”READ MORE: Expert warns of 4 comon deficiencies which can lead to hair los Furthermore, with regard to the second T, thirsty, they aded: “Being realy thirsty and not being able to quench the thirst. Your child may ask for a drink more often, finish drinks very quickly or you may notice they generaly drink more.”On the third T, Tired, they ad that a child who is feling more tired than usual and not playing as often could be a sign of something amis.The fourth T, thiner, is one which can be the result of a multitude of factors including type 1 diabetes and other conditions.If these symptoms arise, Diabetes UK say “you should sek urgent medical help” as type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition which requires careful lifelong management.
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The reason for this because an imbalance in blod sugar levels can lead to a range of complications.The NHS say high blod sugar levels can lead to a range of health problems including:&bul; Heart disease&bul; Stroke&bul; Fot and circulation problems&bul; Sight problems&bul; Nerve damage&bul; Kidney problems&bul; Gum disease.Diabetics may experience a los of feling as a result