Could I have diabetes?

Question

It runs in my family, my grandma, uncle and aunt have it.

I've been really thirsty lately, like all the time.
I've been craving sweets
I've been feeling very weak and tired.

could this be diabetes?
if so how should i tell my mom that i wanna get checked

oh, btw im 14 years old.

oh, btw im 14 years old.

Answer 1

I am diabetic and those sound like some of the warning signs. The best thing that you can do is have yourself checked out by a professional as soon as possible because these things will only persist if untreated.

Answer 2

Hey, it's great that you know the symptoms and are brave enough to ask.

It could be diabetes, but it could be other things.

If you can, tell your mom what is going on. Be honest. Say these are the things that you have observed about yourself. Reassure both herself and you that these symptoms don't mean that you have diabetes. These symptoms mean that you need to see your doctor. A quick blood test will help resolve this one way or the other.

If you aren't comfortable with your mom, can you make an appointment to see the doctor on your own? Os is there another family member (your aunt?) who can help you? Finally, is there a nurse at your school?

Diabetes is serious, but as you can see with your other relatives, it is something you can live with. If you are worried about developing it, maybe you can talk with your doctor or a counselor about seeing a dietitian or nutritionist. You don't need to be on a diet, but having a good idea about which foods are best for you doesn't hurt. Exercise also helps. Is there something you love doing? See if you can do it 3 to 4 times a week.

You're brave. Stay calm and find the answers you need. Ask you mom or someone to help you.

Best of luck.

Answer 3

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

People who think they might have diabetes must visit a physician for diagnosis. They might have SOME or NONE of the following symptoms:

* Frequent urination
* Excessive thirst
* Unexplained weight loss
* Extreme hunger
* Sudden vision changes
* Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
* Feeling very tired much of the time
* Very dry skin Sores that are slow to heal
* More infections than usual.

Nausea, vomiting, or stomach pains may accompany some of these symptoms in the abrupt onset of insulin-dependent diabetes, now called type 1 diabetes.

Best way to be sure is consult a doctor. Don't be shy to tell your mom that you want to be checked by a doctor. Diabetes is a serious chronic disease that has to be monitored at the early stage to avoid future complications.

Answer 4

If you think its diabetes...go to the doctor! I have been a diabetic for 22 years and at the age of 31 I can tell you that LOTS of complications can result if you have it and it goes undetected. Tell your mother about your symptoms and see what she thinks. You might even want to mention it to your family members who already suffer. Even if it isn't diabetes, it cant hurt to get a fasting glucose to be safe. The test can even be done by a family nurse practioner which is more cost efficient that a specialist. Also, you might even have a family member do a quick finger stick for you. Your numbers should be between 65 and 110. Anything more than 130 should be a reason to worry. Good luck.

Answer 5

Ask you mother to buy you an inexpensive glucometer at someplace like wal-mart (I believe it is around $8.00) in the pharmacy dept. Test your blood sugar 2 hrs before a meal, and 2 hours after a meal for a few days. Average blood sugar runs between 90-120, if your after meal blood sugar is above 200, then I would definitely get to a doctor. Your blood sugar in the morning should hover around 90-100, and two hours after a meal should be back to around 120. Don't be afraid this disease is controllable, I know because I have type II diabetes myself. Let your parents know of your concern, they will help you any way they can, I am sure. Good luck.

Answer 6

Grandma, Aunt and Uncle probably have Type 2. U r to young for that unless u r very overweight. If u r losing weight or have to pee during the night, see your doctor right away. Craving sweets can be a mineral deficiency (magnesium). Eat right. If God did not make it, do not eat it.

Answer 7

what is diabetes?

Diabetes prevents your body from turning your food into energy. Instead glucose stays in your bloodstream, and left untreated can result in a range of complications

Symptoms of diabetes include:

excessive thirst
excessive urination
thrush
extreme hunger
unusual weight loss
extreme fatigue
irritability
nausea
vomiting
sweet smelling breath


Cure for Diabetes?

A cure for Diabetes has not been found yet. However, it can be controlled. Ways to control diabetes are: maintaining blood glucose levels, blood fat levels and weight. Blood glucose levels can be maintained by following a diet designed by your doctor, exercising, and eating at regular intervals


How does Exercise help Control Diabetes?

Exercise is very important to maintaining a healthy life and managing diabetes. Combining diet, exercise, and medicine (when prescribed by your doctor) will help control your weight and blood sugar level. Exercise is good for you because:

It lowers blood sugar by speeding the transport of glucose in the cells. (Known as invisible insulin.)
It helps promote weight loss and maintenance of ideal body weight.
It decreases cardiovascular risk by making heart pump more efficiently.
It improves circulation.
It reduces demands on the pancreas.
It improves our muscular tone.
It reduces stress.

Answer 8

If you start vomitting and lossing weight see a doctor immeadiately. My boyfriend was sick for 3 weeks before he got in to the hospital and was diagnosed and it started with excessive thirst. if you think you could have it get it checked out especially if it runs in the family. tell your mom that you researched warning signs (do that too) and want to see a doctor. the worse thing you could do is ignore it to the point where you're scary sick. I dont mean to scare you or anything but you're better safe than sorry.

Answer 9

Craving sweets is not part of the diabetes thing. It is an acquired thing. Eating sweets does not cause diabetes. It just makes it worse once you have it.

go to your aunt and ask if she can do a quick finger prick for you. or your grandma. They will understand. Then they can talk to your mom.

Answer 10

The classic signs are polydipsia (excessive thirst), polyphagia (excessive hunger and not specifically a craving for sweets) and polyuria (excessive or frequent urination). But, because of your family history, you should be screened periodically.

I don't understand why you'd want or need to be told how to tell your mother you wish to be screened. Just tell her.