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July 23, 2000

Diagnosis and Symptoms

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Question from Wane, North Carolina, USA:

My 19 month old niece’s feet sweat profusely, summer as well as winter. Recently, a nurse told my sister-in-law it was a symptom/sign of pediatric diabetes. Could you please give me some more insight regarding this matter?

Answer:

From: DTeam Staff

Sweating is not a common symptom of diabetes in children.

MSB

[Editor’s comment: See Symptoms of Diabetes for a listing of the usual symptoms.

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