Physiological Adaptation Q 11

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In children suspected to have a diagnosis of diabetes, which one of the following complaints would be most likely to prompt parents to take their school-age child for evaluation?

  

     A. Polyphagia

     B. Dehydration

     C. Bedwetting

     D. Weight loss

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Bedwetting

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One of the first symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children is bedwetting. Bedwetting in a school-age child is readily detected by the parents.

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Option A: Polyphagia or extreme hunger is one of the most common symptoms of diabetes both among adults and children.

Option B: Dehydration is not a symptom of type 1 diabetes, but it can be one of the many complications.

Option D: Unintentional weight loss would develop gradually in a child with type 1 diabetes.

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