It can be hard to spot the symptoms of diabetes in young children. Symptoms normally develop quickly and include: being very thirsty being very hungry urinating (weeing) more — your child might start wetting themselves again if they are toilet trained feeling tired and weak all the time losing weight without any explanation having blurred vision or other problems with their eyesight having a yeast infection (thrush) having fruity-smelling breath being irritable, restless or moody If your child has these symptoms, see your doctor urgently. If your child’s blood glucose level is very high, they may develop a serious condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Symptoms of DKA can include: fast breathing deep sighing breathing dehydration breath that smells like nail polish remover stomach pain vomiting (being sick) confusion drowsiness Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious condition that needs immediate medical attention. If you think your child may have DKA, call triple zero (000) for an ambulance.