{"id":3369,"date":"2019-01-04T12:52:41","date_gmt":"2019-01-04T07:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=3369"},"modified":"2024-01-29T14:00:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T08:30:23","slug":"type-2-diabetes-in-kids-symptoms-and-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/type-2-diabetes-in-kids-symptoms-and-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"Type 2 Diabetes in Kids: Symptoms and Causes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/type-2-diabetes-in-kids-symptoms-and-causes\/#Type_2_Diabetes_in_kids_Symptoms\" title=\"Type 2 Diabetes in kids: Symptoms\">Type 2 Diabetes in kids: Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/type-2-diabetes-in-kids-symptoms-and-causes\/#When_to_seek_help\" title=\"When to seek help?\">When to seek help?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/type-2-diabetes-in-kids-symptoms-and-causes\/#Type_2_Diabetes_in_Kids_Causes\" title=\"Type 2 Diabetes in Kids: Causes\">Type 2 Diabetes in Kids: Causes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For a very long time, type 2 diabetes was considered an adults-only condition. However, this trend has now changed. There has been a rapid rise in the number of children diagnosed with this condition. Type 2 diabetes in kids is a chronic state that affects how the child&#8217;s body processes sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F3369\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why is it important to manage type 2 diabetes? This is because the long-term consequences can be disabling and, in many cases, life-threatening. What is fueling this condition in children is primarily the&nbsp;obesity epidemic.&nbsp;Before we jump to that, let&#8217;s first understand the symptoms of this condition.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_2_Diabetes_in_kids_Symptoms\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Type 2 Diabetes in kids: Symptoms<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Diabetic symptoms do not generally show up immediately in the case of a child. However, there are a few over-the-time signs you need to watch out for are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Increased thirst with frequent urination<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8211; This happens because your child&#8217;s bloodstream pulls fluid from tissues. As a result, the child can constantly feel thirsty and urinate more often than usual.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rapid weight loss<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8211; Without energy supplied from sugar, the tissues in the muscle and fat stores can shrink, leading to weight loss. Though in children with type 2 diabetes, this is fairly uncommon. This is something you are likely to see more in type 1 diabetic cases.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Excessive fatigue-<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;The lack of sugar in the cells can make your child constantly tired and lethargic.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Blurry vision-<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;If blood sugar levels are very high, then fluid may be pulled or absorbed back from the eye&#8217;s lenses. This may cause the focus to become unclear or blurry.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Slow healing and frequent infections-<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> With this condition, your child&#8217;s ability to recover and resist infections drop drastically.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_seek_help\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When to seek help?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As soon as you notice any of these symptoms in your child, it is best to get in touch with a doctor. If left undiagnosed, it can have serious health repercussions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rather than waiting for signs and symptoms, start making it a practice to feed your children healthy. Moreover, they should indulge in physical activities to avoid weight problems and maintain a healthy lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_2_Diabetes_in_Kids_Causes\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Type 2 Diabetes in Kids: Causes<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_1137388448.jpg\" alt=\"Type 2 diabetes in kids\" class=\"wp-image-9961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_1137388448.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_1137388448-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_1137388448-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now getting back to the causes. Although the exact root cause of type 2 diabetes is not known. However, obesity is a primary contributor to this metabolic disease. Moreover, there can be other reasons like family history and genetics that can also give rise to type 2 diabetes in your child.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One thing for sure is that an unhealthy lifestyle in children or adults can trigger this condition causing the body to become resistant to insulin or causing the pancreas to not produce enough.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/ideal-blood-sugar-levels-in-children-with-diabetes\/\"><em>Read More: Ideal Blood Sugar Levels in Children with Diabetes<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before this life-threatening complication arises, it is best to tab the condition from the start. Keeping a regular check on your child&#8217;s blood sugar levels can also be helpful. Get yourself a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3LGI09N\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">glucometer<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, with which you can regularly monitor and track blood sugar levels from the comfort of wherever you are.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3GWBB71\">BeatO App<\/a> and get access to a wide range of diabetic-friendly products and services.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":9958,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[7,53,85],"class_list":["post-3369","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetic-nutrition","tag-glucometer"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3369"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3369"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3369\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18768,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3369\/revisions\/18768"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9958"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3369"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3369"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3369"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}