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glucose test and other questions
by tom001, Apr 22, 2008 08:31PM
Hi,
How does the fasting glucose test work? What will my doctor do? How long does it take to get results/readings on glucose levels after my blood is taken?
How much would a visit to a doctor to have such a test done cost?
What are the symptoms of type 1 diabetes? I am 18, male, in pretty good shape (I am 6' 2", 175 lbs), but I am a bit worried about the possibility of me having diabetes because I think I urinate too much/often.
How many times should a person of my age urinate per day?
How does the fasting glucose test work? What will my doctor do? How long does it take to get results/readings on glucose levels after my blood is taken?
How much would a visit to a doctor to have such a test done cost?
What are the symptoms of type 1 diabetes? I am 18, male, in pretty good shape (I am 6' 2", 175 lbs), but I am a bit worried about the possibility of me having diabetes because I think I urinate too much/often.
How many times should a person of my age urinate per day?
Doctor's Answer
by JDRF Volunteer RL, Apr 23, 2008 11:10PM
, Apr 23, 2008 11:10PM
Hi, I'm not a medical professional, just the parent of a kid with diabetes. Here is some good information on the fasting glucose test:
http://www.****.nih.gov/I really don't know how much the test costs, and the actual procedure at the doctor's office doesn't take long at all. The biggest thing is that you cannot eat for 8 hours prior.
The frequency of urination depends on many things, including how much you drink. If you drink a lot of water, you'll urinate more. If you drink a diuretic, that will cause you to urinate more. Symptoms of diabetes are listed here:
http://www.****.org/
Most common symptoms are frequent urination, extreme and constant thirst, unexplained weight loss, increased appetite, and being very tired.
You can do a simple blood sugar test on your own, but you'd have to purchase the meter yourself, so you're likely better off just to go to your doctor. Good luck.
http://www.****.nih.gov/I really don't know how much the test costs, and the actual procedure at the doctor's office doesn't take long at all. The biggest thing is that you cannot eat for 8 hours prior.
The frequency of urination depends on many things, including how much you drink. If you drink a lot of water, you'll urinate more. If you drink a diuretic, that will cause you to urinate more. Symptoms of diabetes are listed here:
http://www.****.org/
Most common symptoms are frequent urination, extreme and constant thirst, unexplained weight loss, increased appetite, and being very tired.
You can do a simple blood sugar test on your own, but you'd have to purchase the meter yourself, so you're likely better off just to go to your doctor. Good luck.
Member Comments (2)
by tom001, Apr 22, 2008 08:35PM
Also, is there any way I can test myself without seeing a doctor that might show whether or not I have diabetes?
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