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Type 1 diabetes often starts showing signs in children and young adults, but it can strike at any age. Parents are now being urged to keep an eye out for four key symptoms of diabetes, known as the 4 'T's by Diabetes UK : Toilet, thirsty, tired, and thinner. ‌

When diabetes causes blood sugar levels to soar, the body tries to get rid of the excess glucose through increased urination. If your child is going to the toilet much more than usual, getting up in the night to pee or suddenly starts bed-wetting after being dry at night, these could be crucial warning signs of diabetes. ‌

As a result this can lead to the second symptom: "Being really thirsty and not being able to quench the thirst. Your child may ask for a drink more often, finish drinks very quickly or you

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