Excessive thirst…

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Hello,

My little ones childminder has expressed concerns about the amount my child drinks and pees. This has been over the past 6 weeks. My wife also agrees that she drinks a lot. It was suggested we contact the doctors which I have done but they’ve booked us in for an appointment in two weeks. I’m a bit concerned they are not taking this seriously, and wondering if she should be seen quicker in case of diabetes type 1. Does anyone have any advice please?

thank you

It’s not something to go to A&E about, so you’ll have to wait for your appointment.

Ignore the above comment, it is an emergency if they do indeed have diabetes. Diabetic Ketoacidosis can kill so yes go to A&E if you cannot get an appointment with a GP. Is your child showing any other symtoms?

Call GP and rush the appointment if you consider diabetes. Or go to A/E.

It certainly could be an emergency. I would go to have her checked.

I would phone the GP this morning and say you are concerned it is type one and they need a blood prick test asap - also take a urine sample with you if you can.

I hope it isn't diabetes but if it is, it isn't the end of the world - my DC has had it for over 10 years now and manages it very well.

Actually it is, if it’s type 1. You need a glucose dip. They can do that in triage when you arrive or 111 can arrange ooh to do it. Amazon purchases are variable quality so don’t go there to buy them.

Excessive thirst and frequent urinating, particularly at night, are symptoms of T1D.
Other symptoms are generally being groggy or tired and unexplained weight loss. Is there a history of T1D in the family (not always relevant, but sometimes is)?
Your biggest worry for undiagnosed T1D is DKA - this is how we found out DS was T1D and I do not recommend it!
If your child is generally well in them self, I think I would call the GP back when they open and request an emergency appointment - explicitly say you suspect T1D.

I don't want to scare you, but be aware DKA can take hold very quickly. Our DS's symptoms for this were all the above, plus gasping for breath, shaking/tremors and breath that smelt sweet and fruity, like pear drops. If these symptoms develop, ring 999.

A friend has something similar. Of course I don’t know if it’s the same thing for your child, but it might not be diabetes. In her case it is a named disease but it only means that she drinks a lot of water. I mean, loads.

Why, when you clearly have no clue, would you post this? If the OP’s DD has T1 diabetes, as the symptoms suggest, it’s a medical emergency.

If the GP appointment can’t be brought forward to today then A&E may be the only option.

This happened to my son, we were palmed off by a&e sent him home didn't listen to me, he got worse & worse started throwing up alongside... he was a day off dying he was in DKA and diagnosed with type one diabetes.

Get a blood glucose monitor and test him yourself if they aren't taking you seriously, I wish I had!

Why are you giving advice when clearly you don't know anything? It can be a life threatening emergency.

I had excessive thirst because of the medication I used to take (I'm not suggesting this is the cause) and the information leaflet actually states it's an emergency.

Thank you for your advice. We went down and was seen at 8:30 this morning. Sugar levels are perfect so panic over

This is why taking 'advice' from people on the internet is SO dangerous .

Really glad you got the sugar levels checked. Because as the sensible posters on here have stated, new onset of diabetes in a child is an emergency, so you were absolutely right not to risk waiting.