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A 25-year-old member asked:
When is the best time to have a child tested for diabetes?
2 doctor answers • 13 doctors weighed in
Dr. Susan Wingoanswered
Endocrinology 34 years experience
Whenever needed: Good reasons for testing for diabetes vary depending upon circumstances. A child who seems to be eating a lot but losing weight, abnormally thirsty and urinating a lot, or with sudden blurred vision should be checked immediately. With risk factors for type 1 diabetes (family history, other autoimmune diseases) or type 2 diabetes (family history, obesity, dark skin patches) screening may be needed.
6.2k viewsReviewed Jan 01, 2021
Dr. Sari Nabulsianswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Whenever there are: Anytime there are symptoms suggestive of diabetis, like excessive drinking, eating, weight loss, urinating alot you need to check with your doctor about diabetis.
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Last updated Jan 1, 2021
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