do I have diabetes?

Question

I'm 18 years old...I'm 6'3 195 pounds. I eat atrociously----burgers, hot dogs, lots of bready kind of stuff, everything is covered in cheese....sometimes sweet stuff like soda, candy...etc. etc. I appear very lanky and thin even though I eat really bad food---and and I eat a large quanity of it. My stomach is out of proportion from the rest of my body in terms of fat being stationed there, although unless I took my shirt off no one would be able to tell that I wasn't a skeleton----it's not big big, but it's not flat if you know what I mean (a decent amount of pudge). After I eat terrible foods lately I keep getting sharp feelings in my feet...also a few months ago my eyes would twitch after eating bad foods for a period of a few weeks. I have heard that type 2 diabetes (which if I have diabetes is what I most likely have---90 percent of diabetics are type 2 while type 1 accounts for only 10 percent) usually sets in during middle age---at my age could i already have diabetes???

Answer 1

your symptoms aren't fully conclusive with diabetes. the diabetics first symptoms are usually; thirst, hunger, loss of weight, frequent urination, dizziness, visual disturbance and some times tingling sensation in the extremities with no relation to food. type 1 diabetics usually present with dehaydration and fainting.
I really think it would be best if you visit an endochrinologist (hormone specialist).
i hope you get well!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Your best bet is to go to your doctor. More than likely, they'll tell you to lose the weight, if you didn't know this already.

A surefire risk though: that belly you have. If you're apple-shaped, you're more likely to get diabetes than you were if you were pear-shaped (everyone I know has heard of the analogy on the news and such, so you probably know what I'm referring to). The pain in your feet? It could be a warning sign, but you should go to the doctor.

Nowadays, anyone at any age can become a diabetic (Type 2). This disease comes from an unhealthy lifestyle, and a lot of us are living that lifestyle, no matter what the age. So now, it's not limited to middle-age adults anymore.

Answer 5

You could, type 2 diabetes is showing up in people of all ages.

You need to see a doctor right away and get the blood work needed to find out if you're diabetic. Your doctor can also send you to see a nutritionist who can help you work on ways to eat healthier. Really, you need to take care of your health and I suggest you see a doctor right away.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

It isn't likley but you never know. Some of the more common symptoms of diabetes are constant thirst (polydipsia) and frequent urination (polyuria). If it is a real concern for you though I highly recommend you talk to your doctor. They can run a few very simple blood and urine tests and determine pretty easily if it is diabetes. Hope that helps.

Answer 8

You are describing some RISK FACTORS, as eating greasy food and sweet one. Your BMI is 24,4 meaning it is still normal. You are not overweight, but when grease is more distributed in the abdomen, it is a risk factor per se. You should get a fasting glucose done...you need it!

And, good about your concern on diabetes. I hope they tell you you don't have it, and that you never get it, but you need to establish a good relationship between intake/expense of energy!

Answer 9

No sign of diabetes there. Good clues would be a continuous thurst, acetone breath, feeling weak/sick and losing concentration between regular meals. If in doubt though see a doctor and ask for a urine test.

Answer 10

The symptoms you describe are not usually associated with diabetes. You need to take care of yourself and discuss your weight and your risks of diabetes with your physician. Diabetes has to do with how your body metabolizes or "deals with" sugar (glucose), your risk is increased if you are overweight and if your weight is more around your middle, but you can't diagnose it like this.