Common early signs to watch for include:

  • Excessive thirst
  • Frequent urination, including waking at night to urinate
  • Bedwetting in a child who was previously dry
  • Unexplained weight loss or poor weight gain in infants or children
  • Changes in appetite
  • Low energy or fatigue

Additional Symptoms:

  • Blurred vision
  • Yeast infections
  • Mood changes
  • Behaviour changes

Type 1 diabetes can present as a medical emergency, please seek immediate medical attention if your child is experiencing the above symptoms AND any of the following:

  • Heavy/ difficulty breathing
  • “Fruity” smell on their breath
  • Muscle weakness
  • Confusion/drowsiness

Symptoms of Type 1 diabetes: