How do i know if my son has type 1 diabetes? he seems thirsty a lot and keeps peeing all the time. i looked up the symptoms and it seems like they might fit for type 1 diabetes.

An : An unexplained increase in thirst and urination is the first, and most noticeable symptom of diabetes. Weight loss, nausea and vomiting, and altered mental status also happen, but generally not until the problem is more prolonged and more serious. A simple blood or urine test is all you need to be sure. Ignoring these symptoms can be dangerous or even life threatening.

Get home glucose: Testing kits can do at home with home glucose monitors > 126 fasting, >200 2-4 hours after eating = diabetes do check urgently befor gets acutely ill.

Check urine: Easiest way to make a diagnosis of type 1 dm in a pediatric patient is to check a urine for glucose. It is always positive in patients with new onset diabetes. There may also be ketones in the urine. See your child's doctor for this. The test is done in the office and takes a few seconds.

Glucose tolerance: Best answer is to undergo a glucose tolerance test under the supervision of your doctor.