The symptoms of type 2 diabetes in children usually develop over months or years, while the symptoms of type 1 diabetes develop very rapidly.
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include:
Feeling very thirsty, and drinking a lot of fluids
Needing to urinate frequently
Tiredness
Blurred vision
Yeast infections
Some children with diabetes have no symptoms but are diagnosed when they require bloodwork for other health issues related to being overweight.