Should I get tested for diabetes?

Question

Hey guys,

I've been worrying for a while now about whether or not I have been experiencing symptoms of diabetes. Here's the deal:

- My grandma has type 2 diabetes, so that of course sent up a red flag.
- I pee a lot. I'll have something to drink and even if I didn't have that much I'll usually have to pee like mad in an hour or so.
- I tend to think of myself as in-shape as I am fairly thin, but after only a few minutes of running in gym class I'm tired and out of breath.
- My vision is pretty bad. I've needed glasses since 3rd grade.
- I probably take in my fair share of sugar. Not in the way of candy or sweets, but I usually drink 1-2 cans of soda per day.

I'm 18 years old, male, 5'6", and 120 lbs. What do you guys think? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!

Answer 1

What are the main Symptoms of Diabetes?
The most consistent symptom of diabetes mellitus (Type I and II) is elevated blood sugar levels. In Type I (insulin dependent / early onset) diabetes, this is caused by the body not producing enough insulin to properly regulate blood sugar. In Type II (non insulin dependent/adult onset) diabetes, it is caused by the body developing resistance to insulin, so it cannot properly use what it produces.

However, high blood sugar is not something you can see in the mirror at home, so it is useful to know the side-effects of high blood sugar, which are commonly recognized as the noticeable symptoms of diabetes.

If you find yourself experiencing many of these diabetes symptoms on a consistent, long term basis, you should visit a doctor to be tested for diabetes. Ignoring (or not recognizing) the symptoms of diabetes can lead to long-term serious health risks and complications from untreated diabetes. Some of the common 'early warning' signs of diabetes are:

The first symptom of diabetes is often excessive thirst (unrelated to exercise, hot weather, or short-term illness)
Excessive hunger (you know you've eaten "enough" but are still hungry all the time)
Frequent urination (often noticed because you must wake up repeatedly during the night)
Tiredness and fatigue (possibly severe enough to make you fall asleep unexpectedly after meals), one of the most common symptoms of diabetes.
Rapid and/or sudden weight loss (any dramatic change in weight is a sign to visit a doctor)
While many of the signs and symptoms of diabetes can also be related to other causes, testing for diabetes is very easy, and the constant/regular presence of one or more of these symptoms over an extended period of time should be cause for a visit to the doctor.

If diabetes is suspected, tested for, and diagnosed when those symptoms first start appearing, other more serious symptoms of advanced diabetes can often be prevented or have their onset significantly delayed through diet, exercise and proper blood sugar management.

However, often the 'minor' symptoms of diabetes go unrecognized, and physical and neurological problems may arise, resulting in some
of the following symptoms:

Blurred vision (diabetes can lead to macular degeneration and eventual blindness)
Numbness and/or tingling in the hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy, a symptom of diabetes, causes nerve damage in the extremities)
Slow healing of minor scratches and wounds (diabetes often leads to impaired immune system function)
Recurrent or hard-to-treat yeast infections in women (another sign of impaired immune function)
Dry or itchy skin (peripheral neuropathy also affects circulation and proper sweat gland function)
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms on a regular basis, or you recognize these symptoms in a child or relative, they may be signs of untreated diabetes. A doctor's appointment should be made as soon as possible, so the individual experiencing the symptoms can -- if diabetes is diagnosed -- take the steps needed to prevent more serious health problems

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Yes you should, not because you actually have the symptoms but for you to stop being worry.
My grandparents from both sides and my parents have diabetes and I have my diabetes test done every year so that I can be fully sure I don't have it as well.
So stop worrying and go to a lab, they'll only take a blood or pee test, up to you.

Answer 7

Eating sweets doesn't cause diabetes. Severe sugar cravings is a symptom of it. Your symptoms sound very much like Type 1 diabetes. You should definitely get your blood sugar tested.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

If you have a family member who has diabetes, your risk increases. But that does not mean that you will definitely develop diabetes.

Being thin, however does not raise your risk levels.

With your increased risk to genetics, it is best that you go for regular check ups to allay your fears. In the meantime, continue to keep fit and healthy. Cut the soda as it is not a healthy drink in the first place.

To read more about diabetes, you can refer to this site
http://www.diabetes-treatment-research.com

Answer 10

^It's a possibility, you should go to your doctor and have an A1C test that will give you your glucose (sugar) levels for the last three months.

Being tired after a run is one thing but if being out of breath is something new, tell your doctor, it could be something else. Are you having any tightening in your chest? You may actually be dehydrated, by the time you get thirsty your body is already dehydrated, drink water, not soda, but please get checked out, these symptoms can be so many things, and most likely nothing, so for peace of mind and just in case go to your doctor. Good luck, I hope this helped..