A diabetic patient has been experiencing recurrent fever for over a month, occurring regularly at 4 or 5 PM and 3 or 4 AM, lasting about 30 minutes each time, accompanied by sinus-related symptoms, with all other test results normal. Inquiry about the cause of the prolonged fever.
Diabetes is not caused by excessive sugar consumption or overindulgence in sweets; it is an endocrine disorder.
This article summarizes the main characteristics and symptoms of juvenile diabetes, and provides relevant treatment suggestions.
What are the characteristics of type 1 diabetes in children?
Childhood diabetes is a chronic endocrine metabolic disease caused by insulin deficiency, leading to metabolic disorders of sugar, fat, protein, water, and electrolytes. It is characterized by symptoms such as polyuria, polydipsia, emaciation, and susceptibility to infections. It requires dietary control, infection prevention, and insulin therapy.
Childhood diabetes is not terrifying, but the serious complications of diabetes cannot be ignored. Parents should supervise their children’s regular exercise, control their weight, and pay attention to their children’s diet to prevent the occurrence of diabetes.
Detailed answers to questions about childhood diabetes
Learn about the genetic risk of diabetes in the family and how to confirm it through tests.
Discuss the causes and early symptoms of children suddenly developing diabetes.
Recently, some children with diabetes have reported occasional numbness in their fingers. What could be the cause?
