diabetes runs in my family. but i cant afford to go to the doctor. what can i do? i need to find out if i have it or not
2007-01-16 18:34:41 · 12 answers · asked by bernie 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
have a friend who has it or a friends parent who has it, do your blood sugar reading for you. first thing in the morning before you eat. it should be between 70 and 140
2007-01-16 18:38:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest and cheapest way is to buy URINE glucose strips from the local pharmacy. They are not the best method, but they will display clearly abnormally high levels of glucose in your urine. They are also very easy to use.
Most major pharmacies (at least in Canada) have "Diabetes Screening Days" and/or will test your BG for free with the meter they have onsite if you ask. There are also many low income health clinics that cater to people in your situation.
The bottom line is, you can't diagnose diabetes yourself. It's not something to play around with. If your urine test is positive, or you have symptoms of diabetes, you will NEED to see a doctor. Also, hospitals cannot turn you away if you need care and can't afford to pay.
Do the screening tests, and go from there. The good news is, if it's Type 2 diabetes that runs in your family (the common kind usually related to obesity), it can be prevented in most cases with a little effort.
If it's Type 1 diabetes that runs in your family (the severe insulin requiring non-preventable kind), you will need to go to the doctor/hospital or end up dead if you have it and don't.
Talk to social services in your area for advice on how to get state medical coverage.
2007-01-16 20:48:15 · answer #2 · answered by reginachick22 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im sorry but if you suspect or are worried you have diabetes, you cant NOT affored to go to the Dr. Borrow the money, do whatever you need to but get yourself checked out.
2007-01-17 07:13:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as said above do a self test with a meter. They recently changed the guidelines, and now the normal level is between 60 and 100. My mom was told this when diagnosed earlier this year.
2007-01-16 18:43:04 · answer #4 · answered by iheartjennabush 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 08:31:49 · answer #5 · answered by falls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you suffer from polyuria ( enter pathroom many times more the normal)
if you suffer from polyphagia (eat alot more thamn normal)
and also blurred vision
and loss of concentration
and fine trmors all of this are diabetic symptoms
and also increase the ability of becoming diabetic with the histoy of the family disease
2007-01-16 18:42:29 · answer #6 · answered by Dr.h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pee on some area where there are ants. If the ants are attracted to your urine, bad news for you.
Don't kill the ants by peeing on them. You want them to help you, right?
I have friends that take the alkaline diet and they are able to improve their diabetes illness. Their sugar level dropped.
Book : The pH Miracle for Diabetes
2007-01-16 21:04:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only a physician can give you a correct diagnosis. You can't self-diagnose diabetes.
2007-01-16 18:38:20 · answer #8 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a few finger sticks, your family should be able to give you the guidelines when and how.
If you find that you are coming in to high, then you know what you have to do.
2007-01-16 18:42:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a bruise, if it doesn't heal as fast, you're diabetic.
Or drink your own urine. If you're diabetic, it should taste sweet.
2007-01-16 18:51:27 · answer #10 · answered by BryanB 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋