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Diabetes: Children

Asked by Dr Al PinkertonLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 27 January 2026UIN 106796

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration he has given to improving information for parents and carers on the early symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes in young children.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

The National Health Service publishes information for patients and the public to support the understanding of the four key symptoms of type 1 diabetes. These are known as the four Ts: toilet, or frequent urination; thirsty, or constant thirst; tired, or low energy; and thinner, or unexplained weight loss. Further information on the symptoms is avaiable at the following link:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-1-diabetes/symptoms/#:~:text=Children%20may%20have%20heavier%20nappies,blurred%20vision

NHS England also hosts information provided by Diabetes UK about the symptoms of type 1 diabetes, which is avaiable at the following link:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/midlands/wp-content/uploads/sites/46/2021/02/CH_DIABETES-UK-4TS-links-and-resources.pdf

NHS England is undertaking a review of options for improving information for parents and carers on the early symptoms of type 1 diabetes in young children and this will include engagement with relevant national organisations and partners.

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