Experts share signs that a child should get screened for type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease primarily affecting kids.
You’re a master multitasker when it comes to the kid in your life—a simultaneous private chef, teacher, project manager, and screen-time police officer. While you likely have those day-to-day basics handled, you might have some questions about the more macro stuff, like health screenings. And that’s okay! A pediatrician can guide you on those. You can expect them to bring up evaluations for hearing, vision, general physical development , and mental health, per the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Here’s what red flags to look for, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics : Insatiable hunger and sudden weight loss: Type 1 diabetes makes it difficult for the body to convert food into fuel, so a kid with the disease might eat a lot more than usual while still dropping weight.
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