what does the on set of diabetes mean?

Question

the doctor did a blood test and said i have the on set of diabetes. exactly what does this mean? what would be the best thing to do about it.

Answer 1

Onset means you are showing signs of diabetes, like gradually increasing blood sugars, and whatever symptoms you have reported to him that indicates you are beginning to show outward signs. No one can pinpoint exactly when it starts so you could have been developing the symptoms slowly over time. My doctor said I had been diabetic for a while due to the advance stage of neuropathy. I went to him complaining of severe fatigue and came about with a high blood glucose reading. No other symptoms. Now, you take action, ask to be referred to a dietician who can help you set up a diet and learn to count carbs. Also start a regular exercise program, that will help keep the bs down. And last, clean out your pantry of all junk food and regular sodas. No nutritional value, only empty calories. Go for it, you can get this under control before it starts and save yourself some of the early discomforts of diabetes.

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Shame on your Doctor! Its almost unheard of to diagnose someone with diabetes and not explain what needs to be done.

Diabetes has two types: juvenile onset that starts as a child (Type I), and adult onset that starts later in life (Type II). Type II diabetes occurs when your body no longer reacts to increases in blood sugar levels.

Blood sugar levels (glucose) increases when you eat something. Normally, an increase in blood sugar causes your body to release insulin, which drops the blood sugar back to normal levels. In a person with Type II diabetes, insulin doesn't work anymore, and blood sugar levels remain too high - this causes all sorts of health problems.

People that have Type II diabetes need to be instructed by a doctor or nurse on ways to test your blood sugar levels (usually several time per day) and also on changes to your diet and physical activity. Its very important to make an appointment with a doctor to learn about the correct treatment. Maybe you could call the docs office back and tell them you are not sure what you need to do.

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Answer 5

You are probably pre-diabetic. (slow onset of T2) Start cutting out carbs in your diet (still eat some) and exercise may help your blood glucose levels. You may also need some medication to help. You can always ask your doctor what he means as he will provide you with the best answers. A good site for information is www.diabetes.org
A great forum is www.diabetesdaily.com

Answer 6

Are you getting up several times a night to use the bathroom? Are you more thirsty than you used to be? Have you suddenly dropped weight? Do you have any numbness in your finger tips and toes? Your developing diabetes guy. Your blood sugar must be high. Over 150 is bad. Check your diet and stop eating sweets, candy, and soda. Eat healthier and walk in the evenings or use what ever exercise program works for you. Be careful they call diabetes the silent killer.

Answer 7

likely trouble,bev. it means diabetes is real close, or you already are diabetic, mild to "wild". if just pill "gobbling" and exercise, diet mods , regular straght "thru" sleep, and stop "stressing" are possible,do them ,do them ALL NOW!!! notice i wrote"if just".... theres lots of worse "else"......theres"turbo"diabetes ( full blown insulin dependent ,control defiant,etc.) if your practicing "twinkie assisted suicide" or are a talented "grocery gobbler", stop it. it might be possible to reduce what you will end up having to do to control it. besides, its a smart thing to do anyway,no matter how old you are,i think.some folks i know were exibiting "early " indications , had me "test" em ,reduced
worse damage or at least delayed the inevitable.by doing these things . my onset diabetes experience started in the emergency room . my blood sugar was just under 1500,i was still talking to the doc,i didnt feel too good,tho.....80 to 120 is about normal.....i didnt know alot of diabetic people,or of diabetes,to my detriment,maybe if i wouldve got off the tracks so the " stupid train" wouldnt run over me anymore,i wouldve had a fair shot of staying out of where im at longer,i think.....everybodys diffrent,diabetes , "your"diabetes is diffrent like people are....you got a shot,take it.

Answer 8

sugars are prob just beginning to be beyond normal range....usually controlled w/diet alone and no meds...losing weight sometimes helps,so does eating right..good luck

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