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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
Should I Be Worried? (Diabetes)
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Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes
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Should I Be Worried? (Diabetes)
by MISC1234, Mar 17, 2008 12:12PM
I am a mid-20s female. I have gained about 15+ lbs. over the past year and a half and am concerned that, as a result, I might be at risk for diabetes. I might be paranoid, and understand that any real concerns warrant a visit to the doctor's office, but any advice would be much appreciated.
I am 5ft2in and usually weigh 130ish lbs, but am currently at about 150 lbs. I am pretty active (I work out 3-5 times a week, cardio and weights, and I ran a marathon last summer). Activity is clearly not my problem, but as I was working 2 jobs last year I got in a binge-eating habit and, hence, the weight gain. My diet is generally heathly (little meat intake, but sometimes too much sugar)...it's more the quantity of food that concerns me. I am trying to lose the weight, but based on research of diabetes symptoms, I have become concerned. Since I gained weight, I do notice more frequent urination, an ability to eat more without feeling sick, and generally I am more fatigued than I remember to have been previously.
Should I be worried or will a committment to lose the weight alleviate these issues?
Thank you!!!
I am 5ft2in and usually weigh 130ish lbs, but am currently at about 150 lbs. I am pretty active (I work out 3-5 times a week, cardio and weights, and I ran a marathon last summer). Activity is clearly not my problem, but as I was working 2 jobs last year I got in a binge-eating habit and, hence, the weight gain. My diet is generally heathly (little meat intake, but sometimes too much sugar)...it's more the quantity of food that concerns me. I am trying to lose the weight, but based on research of diabetes symptoms, I have become concerned. Since I gained weight, I do notice more frequent urination, an ability to eat more without feeling sick, and generally I am more fatigued than I remember to have been previously.
Should I be worried or will a committment to lose the weight alleviate these issues?
Thank you!!!
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Mar 17, 2008 07:24PM
, Mar 17, 2008 07:24PM
Hi,
Many of your symptoms are not very specific to diabetes--they could be from other causes including the weight gain itself, a thyroid problem or diabetes or pre-diabetes. I suggest speaking with your doctor and arranging for a 2 hour oral glucose tolerance test, as well as thyroid function tests as a good start. Regardless of the results you should proceed with your plans for changes in your diet to help lose the weight.It will benefit you either way.
Take care.
Many of your symptoms are not very specific to diabetes--they could be from other causes including the weight gain itself, a thyroid problem or diabetes or pre-diabetes. I suggest speaking with your doctor and arranging for a 2 hour oral glucose tolerance test, as well as thyroid function tests as a good start. Regardless of the results you should proceed with your plans for changes in your diet to help lose the weight.It will benefit you either way.
Take care.
