Know the 4Ts of Diabetes

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a potentially life-threatening condition, occurs in nearly 38% of children with newly diagnosed diabetes in the past decade, according to Nepean Hospital Diabetes Service data became clear.

DKA is a metabolic condition caused by a lack of insulin in the body and can occur in children with type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes is currently unpreventable and early diagnosis is very important to prevent the development of DKA and to start a healthier and happier diabetic journey for children, Dr. Leong said. I’m here.

“We have too many children in our clinic who present with DKA, which is associated with significant medical risks,” says Dr. Leong.

“DKA is life-threatening. It is a condition in which a child develops very high blood sugar levels and acid builds up in the bloodstream. and may require admission to an intensive care unit.”

Leong says recognizing the 4T signs of diabetes could save a child’s life.

“We want families, general practitioners, and other doctors to understand the importance of making an early diagnosis of diabetes. It’s important to know these early signs using 4Ts,” Dr. say.

The four T-signs of diabetes are thirst, toileting, thinness and fatigue.

“If your child drinks or urinates excessively, loses weight, or is unusually tired, call your doctor right away to find out if they have diabetes,” says Dr. Leong.

“A simple finger-prick test for blood glucose, sometimes combined with a urine test, provides that important diagnosis and helps prevent DKA.”

“Nepean Hospital Diabetes Service is a valuable resource for families of children with type 1 diabetes. We work closely with families to help children with diabetes stay healthy, reach their full potential, and It allows us to maintain a great quality of life.”

“There is a lot of evidence that children who start diabetes healthy, but not DKA, do much better in the long run. And we want to ensure that early recognition of the 4T symptoms is important,” says Dr. Leong.

November 14th is World Diabetes Day.