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2 years old - can be diabetes?
by eniko, Feb 14, 2006 12:00AM
I have a 2 years old daughter, she has very poor appetite. Her diet mainly consists of liquid, she always asks for some, even in the middle of the night.
She kind of has vinegary odor breath sometimes, but NOT all the time.
She is gaining somewhat slowly but very bright and active, and otherwise in a good shape.
From her Dad, there is a family history of diabetes.
Is there a reason for us to go and have her checked by the pediatrican see if she has diabetes?
She kind of has vinegary odor breath sometimes, but NOT all the time.
She is gaining somewhat slowly but very bright and active, and otherwise in a good shape.
From her Dad, there is a family history of diabetes.
Is there a reason for us to go and have her checked by the pediatrican see if she has diabetes?
Doctor's Answer
by JDRF-Team-BL, Feb 15, 2006 12:00AM
Dear eniko,
To test for diabetes would be simple enough so it wouldn't hurt to ask her doctor. But you say she is gaining weight and usually with type 1 diabetics, they lose weight. Plus, you didn't mention increased urination, as this is also very typical. But good luck and remember i am not a doctor but just another diabetic, bret
To test for diabetes would be simple enough so it wouldn't hurt to ask her doctor. But you say she is gaining weight and usually with type 1 diabetics, they lose weight. Plus, you didn't mention increased urination, as this is also very typical. But good luck and remember i am not a doctor but just another diabetic, bret
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