Guest guest Posted January 1, 2003 Report Share Posted January 1, 2003 Hi Fenella, I have a 21/2 yr old and he likes to drink alot of water all the time. So I guess I don't need to worry about him? I was kind've worried about that, but he does have lots of energy to burn so I figured that was why he was always thirsty. But I was still worried. Aguilera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2003 Report Share Posted January 1, 2003 Hi Fenella I live in the North East of England round the Newcastle area, I'm afraid the medical profession up here don't seem to take diabetes very seriously. I've had it for two years now and am type two, diet controlled no medication as yet :-)) I still haven't had a circulation check, you know the one they put the strobe on your leg to check the pulse rate, I wouldn't know what my HbA1c is, I've never seen a doctor just the diabetic nurse at our practice and I've only seen her twice in two years. Back to my grandaughter, when my daughter told her health visitor that she was concerned about the amount her daughter was drinking and the diabetes in the family all she said was " that doesn't say will get it " well yes I agree with her but it doesn't say she won't get it either. We are probably worrying over nothing but one never knows, a test would put our minds at rest. Thanks for your reply and it's good to know you are out there. Cheers Jo > Jo, > I am British and a registered nurse and diabetic. > the normal range for blood glucose in adults and children is between 4mmols/l > to 8 mmols/l. To convert to American and Canadian, multiply by 18. > > My last HbA1c was 7.2% and average readings are between 6 and 9 mmols/l. > However it fluctuates on how much exercise I do and pasta I eat! I was told > my HbA1c is good but need to get better on the higher readings. > > Children in my experience are always thirsty as at school they do not drink > by far enough. Even pre school children can get dehydrated. Gulping down > fruit juice is more of a dental concern as the natural sugars, are high in > juice and cause gum erosion. dentists now recommend to dilute the juice with > water or give out sugar free squash freely. However, if you are concerned > about the level of fluid intake why not ask your GP or Health Visitor for > advice? The classic test is of course the dipstick in urine. > > I am in London by the way and know of very good paediatric > metabolic/endocrine units if you need information on these. > > Good Luck > Fenella > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2003 Report Share Posted January 1, 2003 All children drink a lot. Minimise the sweet stuff anyway, It is bad for teeth and gums. If you are concerned see your doctor. Can I please say here that in general children drink a lot. It is healthy and normal. So please! TAKE THEM TO A DOCTOR AND INSIST ON A DIPSTICK TEST. THAT WILL STRAIGHT AWAY REASSURE YOU ALL!!! I hope that this is of some reassurance. Lets not start an anxiety management issue. Fenella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2003 Report Share Posted January 1, 2003 Thanks for your input on the little children drinking alot Fenella. Aguilera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 I gave my one brother a blood monitor for Christmas. He doesn't have diabetes but he said he would like to keep check on his. His wife was thrilled and is going to check hers too... I think his wife has the reverse of diabetes. She gets all the symptoms of a low. Re: UK Sugar levels Hi Fenella I live in the North East of England round the Newcastle area, I'm afraid the medical profession up here don't seem to take diabetes very seriously. I've had it for two years now and am type two, diet controlled no medication as yet :-)) I still haven't had a circulation check, you know the one they put the strobe on your leg to check the pulse rate, I wouldn't know what my HbA1c is, I've never seen a doctor just the diabetic nurse at our practice and I've only seen her twice in two years. Back to my grandaughter, when my daughter told her health visitor that she was concerned about the amount her daughter was drinking and the diabetes in the family all she said was " that doesn't say will get it " well yes I agree with her but it doesn't say she won't get it either. We are probably worrying over nothing but one never knows, a test would put our minds at rest. Thanks for your reply and it's good to know you are out there. Cheers Jo > Jo, > I am British and a registered nurse and diabetic. > the normal range for blood glucose in adults and children is between 4mmols/l > to 8 mmols/l. To convert to American and Canadian, multiply by 18. > > My last HbA1c was 7.2% and average readings are between 6 and 9 mmols/l. > However it fluctuates on how much exercise I do and pasta I eat! I was told > my HbA1c is good but need to get better on the higher readings. > > Children in my experience are always thirsty as at school they do not drink > by far enough. Even pre school children can get dehydrated. Gulping down > fruit juice is more of a dental concern as the natural sugars, are high in > juice and cause gum erosion. dentists now recommend to dilute the juice with > water or give out sugar free squash freely. However, if you are concerned > about the level of fluid intake why not ask your GP or Health Visitor for > advice? The classic test is of course the dipstick in urine. > > I am in London by the way and know of very good paediatric > metabolic/endocrine units if you need information on these. > > Good Luck > Fenella > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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