The following are symptoms of type 1 diabetes that should alert you to visit the doctor
- Excessive thirst – known as polydipsia
- Excessive urination – known as polyuria
- Weight loss
- Bedwetting in a previously toilet-trained child.
- Vaginal infections (candidiasis) especially in pre-puberty girls
- Irritability and decreasing school performance
- Recurrent skin infections
The following are more severe symptoms and immediate medical help should be sought
- Severe dehydration
- Frequent vomiting
- Stomach / abdominal pain
- Flushed cheeks and rapid/sighing type of breathing