What problems could there be if a 15-month-old child has had low-grade fever of 37 degrees for two days?

Patient's question:

The child is 15 months old and has had a high fever of 37 degrees for two days. The doctor initially thought it was a cold. On the third night, the child vomited several times, and the next day, a thorough examination at the hospital revealed very high blood sugar levels. The child was then rushed to the First Hospital of Quanzhou, Fujian, for treatment for two days and two nights. The hospital diagnosed type 1 diabetes. The child is now preparing for a genetic test. There are no photos of the condition yet.

Doctor's answer:

Dear consultant, according to your description of the condition, in this case, the possibility of the child having type 1 diabetes is very high, which means they have congenital diabetes. Based on your description of the condition, type 1 diabetes also has congenital absolute insulin deficiency diabetes, which is generally caused by the child's own immune system deficiency or intergenerational hereditary factors. Wishing you a speedy recovery, a healthy body, and a wonderful life.

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