What are the symptoms of high blood sugar in children?

High blood sugar is a symptom that many people have, and this is also true for children. If a child has high blood sugar, it may be hereditary or caused by improper diet. The risk of high blood sugar is also relatively high, so when parents find that their children have symptoms of high blood sugar, they must take their children to the hospital for treatment. So, what are the symptoms of high blood sugar?

1. What are the symptoms of high blood sugar in children?

1. Extreme thirst. Frequent urination reduces the amount of water in the body. When the total amount of water in the body decreases by 1-2%, it can cause the thirst center in the brain to become excited and make people want to drink, resulting in the physiological phenomenon of extreme thirst.

2. Frequent urination, dry skin, and dehydration. Polyuria not only refers to an increase in the frequency of urination, but also an increase in urine volume, which can reach more than 20 times in 24 hours. Some people with high blood sugar can have a urine volume of 2 to 3 liters or even as much as 10 liters. There may even be a lot of foam in the urine, and the urine stains may be white and sticky. Polyuria is caused by increased blood sugar, which exceeds the renal glucose threshold (8.9~10mmol/l), resulting in more sugar excreted in the urine, thereby increasing the frequency and volume of urination.

3. The heartbeat is fast and the breathing is slow and deep. Even without strenuous exercise, you may feel your heart rate is significantly faster than before and you may have difficulty breathing.

4. Urine sugar test is positive. This is also an important symptom of high blood sugar.

5. Frequent nausea, dry heaving, physical discomfort, constant vomiting, occasional abdominal distension and pain, indigestion and other symptoms in life.

6. Increased blood sugar test values ​​are the most characteristic symptom of high blood sugar.

7. Anorexia, decreased appetite, significantly lighter weight than before, weakness, and lack of energy to do things. This is because blood sugar cannot enter cells and the cells lack energy. Therefore, symptoms of high blood sugar will manifest as weakness, etc.

2. What to do if your blood sugar is high

Control total calories: Determine total calories based on the patient's nutritional status, weight, age, gender, and physical activity. The principle is to keep the patient's weight slightly below or within the standard weight range.

There should be sufficient dietary fiber and vitamins: high-fiber foods can slow down the decomposition and absorption of carbohydrates, which is beneficial for balancing blood sugar. Since reduced food intake can lead to insufficient supply of vitamins and trace elements, it is advisable to eat more fresh vegetables. Fruits contain a lot of fructose, so it is best to avoid eating them when blood sugar is not well controlled. You can also take multivitamin and mineral tablets (pills) orally to supplement.

Prevention and treatment of complications: Diabetic patients have disordered fat metabolism, high blood lipids, and rapid development of atherosclerosis. The cholesterol content in food must be controlled, generally not exceeding 300 mg/day, which is equivalent to one egg per day. Eat less or no animal fats and animal offal foods that are high in cholesterol. Diabetics are also prone to renal insufficiency and should check urine protein regularly.

3. Foods that are taboo for high blood sugar

1. Avoid high-sugar foods, such as various candies and sweets.

2. Reduce fat intake. In addition to limiting animal fat, daily cooking oil intake should be below 20 grams.

3. Avoid greasy and high-fat foods, such as fried foods, melon seeds, peanuts, etc.

4. Avoid foods high in cholesterol, such as animal offal.

5. Choose high-fiber foods, such as whole grains and high-fiber vegetables.

6. Eat at regular times and in regular amounts, and eat small meals frequently.

7. Ensure protein intake, which can be basically the same as normal people, 1.2 grams/kg body weight, but not too much.