2 1/2 year old drinks a lot - can it be diabetes?

My daughter seems to drink and urinate a lot, two of the symptoms that are for Type 2 diabetes. I don't know if it is just because it's summer or whether it's something to be concerned about. She doesn't seem to have other symptoms, and if it continues I'm going to call her pediatrician...but I was just wondering if anyone else had a child that drank so much? She usually drinks an 8 oz sippy cup of juice/water or milk in the morning and can slam two down within a half hour when she gets home from daycare. They give her water and milk at daycare, but I'm not exactly sure how much she's drinking there...they haven't mentioned that it seems excessive, but...mommies tend to worry. Thanks for any thoughts or personal experiences with something like this!

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all of these are very good answers. My 5 year old is the same way, so I had her tested. She was fine and had no problems. I guess she just likes to stay hydrated! I say just have your child tested to be on the safe side, its quick and easy..

I think it's fine but you should be on the look out for the other symptoms.

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