UK fifth highest in world for child type 1 diabetes

The UK ranks the fifth highest in the world for the rate of children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, figures reveal.Each year in the UK more than 24 in every 100,000 children aged 14 and younger are told that they have this form of diabetes.(Finland, Sweden, Saudi Arabia and Norway have higher rates than the UK)

Recognising type 1 diabetes - The 4 Ts

• Thirsty
• Toilet (needing to go for a wee more often)
• Tired
• Thinner

Unlike type 2 diabetes, type 1 is not linked to obesity or lifestyle.Genes do appear to play a role.