Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

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.

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.