Patient's question:
I haven't checked if my father has diabetes, I'm afraid it's hereditary. Can a seven-year-old girl be checked for diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Children can perform blood sugar tests. Advice: However, I don't think it's necessary at the moment. Even if there is a genetic factor, it won't manifest at such a young age. It is recommended to relax.Diabetic patients may experience weight loss, as the body cannot properly utilize blood sugar, leading to impaired function of cells and organs. Therefore, it can cause gradual weight loss. Advice: Blood sugar can be controlled, but controlling blood sugar does not improve symptoms. Thus, diabetes requires comprehensive management.