Okay, here goes:
I do NOT have excessive thirst
I do NOT urinate too often (maybe 2-4 times a day)
I do NOT feel very tired, only sometimes a little. rarely, though
I AM nearsighted
Only my grandmother has diabetes in my whole family.
I DONT have dry skin
I DO have brittle, frail nails
I DO get a stomachache after drinking soda
I DO get headaches randomly about 2-3 times a week
2007-07-02 08:45:52 · 9 answers · asked by ><>MaY<>< 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
please dont just say, "go to your doctor to see"
2007-07-02 08:46:46 · update #1
I'm 5'4'' 109 lbs
13 y/o
2007-07-02 08:49:24 · update #2
i'm pretty active and eat pretty healthy
2007-07-02 08:49:51 · update #3
No you don't have diabetes.
2007-07-02 10:42:28 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From the description of your symptoms, you don't sound like you are diabetic. Obviously, the only way to truly know is to go for medical tests.
If you don't think you need to see a doctor at this stage, just be aware that having a grandma that has diabetes puts you at greater risk. You need to be vigiliant about being healthy and taking diabetes prevention measures.
2007-07-02 22:14:09 · answer #2 · answered by mindalchemy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI,
I am a diabetic, and the only way to tell is the doctor, you have to have fasting glucose test, or insulin tolerance. Every diabetic has different symptoms. if it goes undiagnosed, you could have problems down the road, heart problems, kidney, sores on your legs, blindness, amputation's, from poor circulation. If diabetes goes untreated, it's damaging all your vital organs. Don't take that chance. see a doctor & find out for sure. This is serious... beleive me I know!
2007-07-02 16:21:45 · answer #3 · answered by intelligent_caringspirtual 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy check your sugar, if over 125, you are considered diabetic, if between 120-125 you are prediabetic. Oh be sure you dont have anything on your fingers so that youll get a correct reading
2007-07-05 14:31:36 · answer #4 · answered by diabeticangel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a friend with diabetes (type 1 or 2)? You can ask them to check your blood sugar with their meter (new lancet, of course) - if the result is over 110, I would make an appointment with the doctor.
2007-07-02 17:37:47 · answer #5 · answered by Portia Panther 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there is only ONE way to get a definitive diagnosis of diabetes. a blood test. to check glycosylated hemoglobin, or three finger stick tests done while fasting, three fasting finger sticks with a reading greater than 120 is also considered definitive. If you grandma had it, the you carry the gene for it.
2007-07-02 15:52:20 · answer #6 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no way you can be diagnosed from here, you need at least a urine test and in fact, over several days. It just doesn't work the way you think so "Go see you doctor" sorry
2007-07-02 16:02:27 · answer #7 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. At 13, you would have type 1 and most likely severe symptoms. Your grandmother probably had adult-onset type 11.
2007-07-02 15:50:52 · answer #8 · answered by Alabama 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why would you think you have diabetes?
2007-07-02 16:25:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋