Question
A mother is worried about her 16-month-old baby because the child’s father has a family history of diabetes, and she consumed a lot of sweets during pregnancy. She wants to know if her baby is at risk of developing diabetes.
Answer
While rare, babies can also get diabetes. The mother should take the baby to see a doctor for a blood sugar test to determine if diabetes is present. Usually, babies rarely develop diabetes, but the risk increases if there is a family history of the condition.