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My son was diagnosed with type 1 at eight years old and his first symptom was excessive thirst. He also had a family history of type 1. Have you seen other symptoms, such as weightloss, being lethargic or even bedwetting? As a mom and not a doctor, from my own experience, if you have seen other possible symptoms I might recommend taking him to the e.r. to have a simple blood test. As gg suggested, better sooner than later and with the long weekend if you recognise other symptoms, it is better to get a proper diagnosis as soon as possible.
Best wishes,
dm