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Is my son a Diabetic

bdcarr

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Evening All,

Ive had trouble with my 6yr old son for the last 6 months. Specifically temper tantrums which I put down to kids being kids.

However I have noticed that everytime he has a tantrum which lasts minutes and then he becomes stubborn and very tired. Like hes exhausted every energy. Now that might just sound like the norm but heres where I think it may be diabetes.

He drinks an awful lot of juice.
Sleeps well and goes to be at the same time
But when he has these tantrums he is tired after and often falls asleep.
He cant explain why he does it either and it can be over something as simple of not sitting on that chair but another one.

Maybe im barking up the wrong tree and hes with Grandparents and not back until Monday so i cant get him in the Docs until then but thought id ask on here.

So what do people think? Possible?
 
Hi, bdcarr, and welcome!

No-one on here can diagnose your son, and while some of his symptoms could be due to diabetes, they could be due to all sorts of other things too! The right thing to do, as you say, is to get him to the doctor as soon as you can. Better for all of you if the doctor has a look at him!.

If he does have diabetes, come back here! There is a thread for young diabetics and their carers, and you'll get lots of help and support from people who really know what they're doing

Don't panic, and do let us know how you go on.

Viv 8)
 
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