In recent years, doctors across India have noticed an alarming rise in Type 1 diabetes among children. This condition, once considered rare, is now emerging with increasing frequency. What makes it particularly concerning is how quietly it begins. The early symptoms are subtle, often dismissed as minor issues, until they escalate into a medical emergency. Understanding the tell-tale signs can make all the difference between timely treatment and serious complications.

Recognising The Red Flags

“ Diabetes is a growing concern in our country, not just in adults but also among children. Type 1 diabetes mellitus, caused by an autoimmune destruction of the pancreas’ beta cells, is the most common type seen in children across all age groups," says Dr Kaushik Ural, Consultant Pediatric Endocri

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