Is my husband diabetic now? I know he is at risk, I can't explain this symptom:?

Question

He has always been overweight, but after 8 years of marrige and his recent 30th birthdday, he is at least 50 pounds heavier than when we married, maybe more. I htink he weighs at least 310 pounds and is 5'11'' he gets tired all the time now, when he comes home from work he just crashes. the only things he does anymore with enthusiasm is cook and play video games. He seems like he is just fading away.
Now I can't explain this: on his elbow he keeps developing these little bumps of skin, size of a pencil eraser or slightly larger, they are raised and open sores that bleed, he picks at them as though they itch, they have left scars that look like chicken pox in the past, but I know the one he has now has been there at least a month. Not only are they kinda gross, but I am afraid it is a sign of diabetes. His mom is non insulin dependant diabetic, as well as his oldest bro: 45 and now his dad recently diagnosed. He does not care for his body and I do not want to lose him! he neverseesdocs

he does not rest his arm at work as he stands all day rebuilding transmissions
and he and I both know he is overweight, true concern I appreciate, I even welcome suggestions on how to motivate him to take care of himself, as one poster said he can change this, it isn't mean to be honest, but please lets not call names, it is as hurtfull to me as to him, and no need for that.
As far as annual exams, guys I can't get him to do it! He has no insurance (yikes) and I figure that he will not get help until it is too late, so I thought if these bumps had to do with diabetes, maybe he would take action? I know, I know probably not, but I am at this point, either going to have to be his coach or resign myself to being a young widow and neither is great. How can you make someone care when they are deluded? He says its mostly muscle since he works physically through the work day. It aint all muscle and I know it. It's getting hard to share a bed with him, i weigh 120 and the mattress bows,uhg!

man I didn't realize how much this bugs me, but I am scared to death for him. He is my love and father to my 3 kids! bluntness may be my only option. It's just he'll shut down on me, like I am picking on him. I finally was blunt about the mattress thing, and asked him to take a walk each day, maybe make it fun time for him and one of the kids each time, his solution was to switch sides of the mattress with me for 1 night, and I then discovered that I have not been sleeping hardly at all . Maybe I should have put this under marrige advice!
Anyway does anyone know what the heck the silly bumps are ?

Answer 1

The bumps on his elbow sound like ezema. I have minor eczema which appears as very dry skin with raised bumps. The skin dries out and gets ichy. Sometimes they bleed if you scratch. Using non-soaps to clean (Dove or Aveeno) combined with very strong lotions and ointments (use Euceren lotion) took care of it for me.
As for Diabetes....what everyone said is mostly accurate. Symptoms: extreme thirst, frequent urination, changes is eye sight, sudden changes is energy level, dizziness, and even heart palpitations. The doctor will do a fasting blood test to see what his sugar level is that day and a test called the HBA1C, which uses dead blood cells in the body to test his average sugar level over a 3 month period. That 2nd test is the real indicator.
Type 2 is something that can be dealt with. How to motivate him, even if he isn't diabetic seems to be the bigger issue. He has to want it for himself. Don't stop supporting him and lead by example. He will come around. Good luck.

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

The bump on his elbow are possibly from where he rests his elbow, maybe when he is working and it becomes irritated and a little dry/crusty. He picks at it and it makes a sore. If that is the case, long sleeves could help as well as cream to keep it soft. He may or may not be diabetic but with weight that high he is doing his best to get there. Roly Poly needs to see a doctor and find out for sure what is causing him to weigh so much and what he should do about it, also check for diabetes and an annual physical exam if he hasn't had one in the past year.

Answer 6

Being overweight and a family history is already 2 marks against him. He just needs to go to the doctor and get a diagnosis. If he is diabetic, he doesn't need to be picking at the skin and making open sores. Diabetics don't heal. He needs to be introduced to a new way of cooking, healthy and low cal. Go to dlife.com or onetouchgold.com. Great recipes there for diabetics. Encourage him to walk to begin with. The longer he sits in a chair and plays games, the more weight he is going to gain. Tell him you love him and don't want him to die. Cause that is where he is headed, and when they are throwing dirt in his face then it will be too late to change his mind. Sorry to be so blunt but hate to see a young man lose his life over something that he can change.

Answer 7

I am not sure what the bumps are, but if he is diabetic, it is WAY more serious then he thinks. I realize his family is diabetic, and he knows of it, but he needs to get to a doctor. Some main symptoms of diabetes are moodiness, and being thirsty, and tired. If he has type two, simply loosing the weight may be the only solution, however if it is type one, every time he eats, it will make his blood sugar go high and do damage to his organs, mainly the kidneys, so after awhile, he will have kidney failure and die. I don't want to be harsh, but he needs the truth. He needs to get to a doctor asap. If he won't, so sorry for you and your family, but it will end his life, it's just a matter of when. Talk to him, be harsh, ask how he feels of basically committing suicide, and what that will be to you and his kids. I am so sorry, but right now you need to be harsh and you need to be strong. Get him to a doctor if you want him to be around for his kids (graduation and marriage if not already). Maybe then he'll have a reality check and realize that he needs to get to a doctor. The doctor will help with everything. If worse comes to worse, you can call an ambulance and they can usually convince someone to go to the hospital. Best of luck. You can always e-mail me if you can get him to go and what the news is.

And db2byl, diabetics heal, it just takes 2 times longer then a non-diabetic.

Answer 8

Hi: He should get a physical...NOW. He is probably scared to find out that he may have diabetes, since his family members have it. Though the symptoms you mention do not sound like diabetes, i.e., scabs on his arms, etc. and his other symptoms may be because he is overweight.

One of the main symptoms of diabetes is being very thirsty, which leads to him urinating frequently, BUT even if he does not have that symptom, it does not mean he does not have diabetes, since by the time that symptom happens, he definitely has the disease.

Tell him you love him and want him to be around to see his grandchildren :-) and that at least knowing what's going on with his health is a part of that and it's time to go to the doctor.

I hope the websites below help you!

Answer 9

Do You Have Diabetes?
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What Is Diabetes?
If you have diabetes, your body can’t make or use insulin. Insulin helps change sugar into energy to keep you alive.

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Type 1 Diabetes
This type of diabetes is mostly found in children and young adults. If you have type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin and you must inject insulin daily.

You May:
urinate often
be very thirsty
be very hungry
lose a lot of weight
be very tired
be irritable
have blurred vision
have trouble seeing.
Type 2 Diabetes
Most people with diabetes have this form of the disease. Type 2 is usually found in people over 45, who have diabetes in their family, who are overweight, who don’t exercise, and who have cholesterol problems. It is also common in certain racial and ethnic groups (blacks, American Indians, and Hispanics) and in women who had diabetes when they were pregnant. If you have type 2 diabetes, your body cannot make enough insulin or correctly use it. Treatment is diabetes pills and sometimes insulin injections, as well as diet and exercise.

You May Have:
any of the symptoms of type 1 diabetes
a lot of infections
cuts or bruises that heal slowly
tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
skin, gum, or bladder infections that keep coming back.
Controlling Diabetes
Daily monitoring and careful control of blood sugar levels are the most important steps to take for people with diabetes. If not treated, diabetes can cause:

High blood sugar (which could make you thirsty, tired, lose weight, urinate often, or give you infections that won’t go away)
Many serious health problems (which could hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves, or heart).
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Writing down this level, along with the time and date, will help you see how well your treatment plan is working.

Remember:
A person’s blood sugar level rises after eating any meal that contains carbohydrates or protein. Table sugar (also called ?sucrose) counts as a carbohydrate. Artificial sweeteners, such as saccharin, aspartame (NutraSweet), and sucralose (Splenda), do not count as carbohydrates or fats. They make food taste sweet. But they do not raise blood sugar levels and have little or no calories.

What Else Can You Do?
Eat well-balanced meals. The right amount of healthy food will keep your weight under control and help manage your diabetes.

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Fruits and vegetables (oranges, apples, bananas, carrots, and spinach)
Whole grains, cereals, and bread (wheat, rice, oats, bran, and barley)
Dairy products (milk, cheese, and yogurt)
Meats, fish, poultry, eggs, dried beans, and nuts.
Remember:
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Can You Do Anything Else?
Exercise is important for good diabetes control. It usually lowers blood sugar and may help insulin work better. Exercise and a healthy diet can also help you take off extra pounds if you are overweight.

Warning:
Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program. You may need a snack before or during the activity to avoid having low blood sugar while you exercise.

Answer 10

He does need to lose weight and see a doctor.

One big clue to diabetes, does he pee a lot? Are there bathroom emergencies? When you're diabetic, your blood gets thick and it sucks the water out of your cells. You kidneys filter it out,and you are thirsty all the time, and you pee a lot. More than once a night after going to bed is a clue. Being tired all the time, being hungry all the time and being irritable all the time are also symptoms.

A doctor can tell him after a very simple blood test. I hope he's not.