Could I Have Diabetes?

Question

I am always thirsty, get really bad stmoach cramps (when I am not on my period) and am always really tired. I am worried please help me!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Go to the doctor. They can run some simple blood tests, and find out what is wrong. Being thirsty, and being tired can be signs of diabeties, but I wouldn't worry about it. Do diabeties run in your family? Even if it is diabeties, it can be easily controlled with medication and diet. DO NOT WORRY!!!!! You may be worried over nothing.

Answer 2

Not necessarily. You would have to have more symptoms than that. If you are concerned, go to your doctor and request a fasting blood sugar. This requires you to have nothing to eat or drink past midnight (with some doctors, 8 p.m. the night before) and blood is drawn from your arm to determine your blood sugar level. If it is over 125, you need to be very careful. Either way, I would see a physician. It is not good to have bad stomach cramps on a daily basis.
Stress, bad diets can be a cause of stomach cramps but other things more serious can also be a reason.

Wishing you good health. Just please do see the doctor to rule out diabetes.

Answer 3

It is very hard for anyone here to really tell you if you are diabetic or not. The only real way is to see your doctor and have blood work. It's possible you are not diabetic but are having some other issues. Go soon, so you can start to feel better. Best wishes.

Answer 4

You have what I have and that's called Insipidus Diabetes. It's a defiency with the lack of hormones your body is putting out. The period gets screwed up with diabetes. I went and saw an encrongolist who specializes in diabetes and she did some bloodwork on me and found my levels low but I'm on medication for it and doing good. When you see the doctor give him all your symptons and how long it's been happening to you.

Answer 5

DIABETES--DEFINITION
Diabetes mellitus is impaired insulin secretion by the pancreas and variable degrees of peripheral insulin resistance leading to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Early symptoms are related to hyperglycemia and include polydipsia (excessive thirst), polyphagia (excessive hunger and abnormally large intake of solids by mouth), and polyuria (excessive urination). Later complications include vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy, and predisposition to infection. Diagnosis is by measuring plasma glucose (blood sugar). Treatment is diet, exercise, and drugs that reduce glucose levels, including insulin and oral antihyperglycemic drugs. Prognosis varies with degree of glucose control.

Hyperglycemia is high blood glucose. Symptoms are--
Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Increased fatigue
Irritability
Blurry vision


Hypoglycemia is low blood glucose. Symptoms are--
Sweating and palpitations
Pale skin
Hunger - to the extreme
Trembling
Irritability
Anxiety/aggression
Poor concentration
Feelings of faintness/dizziness
Loss of consciousness
Death


Normal blood glucose ranges from 70-110. Anything below 70...hypo..anything above 110..hyper.

In the US, about 90% of diabetics are type II and 10% are type I.

According to recent studies conducted by the Pritikin Longevity Center, diabetes starts from too much fat in the diet and insufficient exercise, not malfunction of the pancreas as previously thought. The pancreas continues to produce insulin when you have diabetes but the body becomes insulin resistant. Research has shown that over 90% of diabetes cases can be TOTALLY CORRECTED with diet and exercise. That means that you don't have to have limbs removed due to diabetes-induced gangrene. You don't have to go blind or suffer cardiovascular abnormalities because of diabetes. You can actually REVERSE some of these conditions with diet (nutrition, not weight loss) and exercise, and the removal of parasites and candida.

Watch the 8-minute non-profit video http://www.rawfor30days.com/view.html , about diabetes diet.
Best of luck.

Answer 6

It's always a possibility. The disease is at epidemic proportions these days. Unfortunately, the only way to be sure is to get your blood tested. Ask for a glucose tolerance test (GTT) and a hemoglobin A1C test from your doctor, then you will know for sure.

Answer 7

IF YOUR FLUID INTAKE IS MORE THAN YOUR URINE OUTPUT, THERE IS A REAL GOOD POSSIBILITY OF DIABETES. DON'T BE FRIGHTENED, GO TO THE DOCTOR'S AND LET TELL YOU FOR SURE. ALL THE GUESSING AND WORRY IN THE WORLD WON'T GIVE YOU THE CORRECT ANSWER. I HAVE TO GO NEXT WEEK FOR MY TEST. MY MOM HAS HAD TYPE 2 FOR OVER 15YEARS. SHE TAKES MEDS AND WATCHES HER DIET, SHE'S 88 YEARS OLD.

Answer 8

Since you're worried, get answers, real answers, as in see a doctor answers.

There are far worse illnesses to have than diabetes. Respect it and you'll be fine. But ignore it, and it will kill you in pieces.

Answer 9

Do you get diarrhea too? Could be celiac disease- a gluten (wheat) intolerance. Get a cheap urine sugar test from a medical supply company.

Answer 10

hmmmm u could if u are going to the bathroom alot too. best thing to do is see a doctor.