In the past two weeks I have been so thirsty, I go the the RR all of the time, I am absolutely exhausted and just in general have no energy or ambition to do anything, I can't focus on working, I am straving and eating all of the time, and my sugar every morning ranges between 130-170. Could I be diabetic? My dr refuses to believe me, and won't run a fasting glucose. What should I do? Please help. Also, I am 23 and weigh 190 lbs and am 5'10''.
2006-11-26 15:27:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Normal blood glucose upon waking should be relatively low. Before eating, a normal healthy person should be between 70-110.
Find another doctor for a second opinion. I tell you this because 4 years ago I was doing all of this same thing -- except because of a chronic dry mouth condition I didn't realize I was drinking more water. I thought I had a bladder infection.
My doctor used my urine to check for bladder infection and ran another quick test to check for protein -- she reported to me in 10 mins that my bladder was fine -- it was Diabetes that was my problem.
I was 36 yrs old -- I had lost 45 lbs in 3 months because of a recent divorce and child custody issues. I was stressed out after my husband just left, I had to sell our house, move from 1400 sq ft to 800 sq ft and figure out how to move on.
I was put on oral meds -- because it was adult onset the dr assumed I had Type 2. It wasn't working. I found another dr and had more testing done -- it was discovered that I am actually Type 1, I am now insulin dependant. I also have a second autoimmune disease: Sjogrens -- which will give all the other symptoms you are having: chronic fatigue, low energy, short term memory loss, night sweats and other wonderful things.
Get a second opinion -- and tell the dr you choose what your suspicions are. At best, ask for a full blood panel to also check your hormones -- this could be something hormonal and is causing your sugars to be affected.
2006-11-26 15:37:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 06:46:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 06:21:04 · answer #3 · answered by Jayson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if your blood sugar is 170 you are diabetic.
You doctor does no have to run a fasting glucose on you because he knows you are diabetic but has he talked to you about diabetes.
My experience is that doctors really could care less unless you are in a coma or something like that. I had to dig for the information I got and,oh, yes, the nutritionist at the hospital spent 15 minutes with me.
Diabetes needs a diet and you should try to keep you blood sugar down below 100.
No sugar, no carbohydrates, only complex carbs like whole grains - salads, meat, eggs, cheese, fat free milk, fat free things and sugar free
Obviously, you know something is wrong because you are testing your blood, so now you can go on and eat like a diabetic should.
And please do see another doctor.
2006-11-26 15:38:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The issues should be covered here . .
http://www.medicinenet.com/diabetes_mellitus/index.htm
and lots of doctors are limited, pass on him & get another . . .
and if you know your morning blood sugars then you must be testing yourself . . . can't you fast & do your own check ?
2006-11-26 15:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your urine will smell sweet, very noticeably sweet.
2006-11-26 15:28:54 · answer #6 · answered by L♥G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋