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Hi everyone! I'm new here. My name is Reem. I'm 20 a year old female.
Well the past few weeks I've been really worried. About a month ago, for a few days I'd have to constantly go to the bathroom and kept drinking a lot of water. I was telling my neighbor about it and she asked me if I was diabetic. I said no because I'm not and ever since then I've been paranoid! I don't know what my deal is.
My question is..for those that are diabetic. What are the main symptoms? Back in July I was in the ER for anxiety *we didn't know it was anxiety at first* but after ruling everything else out thats what they come up with. I know they ran a bunch of blood tests on me as well and everything came normal. I also went to the doctors for a check up in the last couple months and she took a couple tubes of my blood then too. Everything came out normal as well. Regular blood tests and urine samples WOULD tell if I was diabetic right? And if I just recently had blood tests done then I should be fine. Am I just being TOO paranoid due to what my neighbor said? Diabetes does not run in my family at all. No one has it. I'm 20 years old and consider myself at a really healthy weight range. I excercise here and there and eat as much fruits and veggies as I can. I guess im just paranoid because of the urination, and acne I keep getting! That could be due to my menstruating though. lol
Well the past few weeks I've been really worried. About a month ago, for a few days I'd have to constantly go to the bathroom and kept drinking a lot of water. I was telling my neighbor about it and she asked me if I was diabetic. I said no because I'm not and ever since then I've been paranoid! I don't know what my deal is.
My question is..for those that are diabetic. What are the main symptoms? Back in July I was in the ER for anxiety *we didn't know it was anxiety at first* but after ruling everything else out thats what they come up with. I know they ran a bunch of blood tests on me as well and everything came normal. I also went to the doctors for a check up in the last couple months and she took a couple tubes of my blood then too. Everything came out normal as well. Regular blood tests and urine samples WOULD tell if I was diabetic right? And if I just recently had blood tests done then I should be fine. Am I just being TOO paranoid due to what my neighbor said? Diabetes does not run in my family at all. No one has it. I'm 20 years old and consider myself at a really healthy weight range. I excercise here and there and eat as much fruits and veggies as I can. I guess im just paranoid because of the urination, and acne I keep getting! That could be due to my menstruating though. lol
Type 2 diabetes, often called non-insulin dependant diabetes, is the most common form of diabetes, affecting 90% - 95% of the 18.2 million people with diabetes.
Unlike people with type 1 diabetes, people with type 2 diabetes produce insulin; however, the insulin their pancreas secretes is either not enough or the body is unable to recognize the insulin and use it properly. This is called insulin-resistance. When there isn't enough insulin or the insulin is not used as it should be, glucose (sugar) can't get into the body's cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, the body's cells are not able to function properly. Other problems associated with the build up of glucose in the blood include:
Dehydration. The build up of sugar in the blood can cause an increase in urination (to try to clear the sugar from the body). When the kidneys lose the glucose through the urine, a large amount of water is also lost, causing dehydration.
Hyperosmolar nonketotic diabetic coma. When a person with type 2 diabetes becomes severely dehydrated and is not able to drink enough fluids to make up for the fluid losses, they may develop this life-threatening complication.
Damage to the body. Over time, the high glucose levels in the blood may damage the nerves and small blood vessels of the eyes, kidneys, and heart and predispose a person to atherosclerosis (hardening) of the large arteries that can cause heart attack and stroke.
Who Gets Type 2 Diabetes?
Anyone can get type 2 diabetes. However, those at highest risk for the disease are those who are obese or overweight, women who have had gestational diabetes, people with family members who have type 2 diabetes and people who have metabolic syndrome (a cluster of problems that include high cholesterol, high triglycerides, low good 'HDL' cholesterol and a high bad 'LDL' cholesterol and high blood pressure). In addition, older people are more susceptible to developing the disease since aging makes the body less tolerant of sugars.
What Causes Type 2 Diabetes?
Although it is more common than type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes is less well understood. It is likely caused by multiple factors and not a single problem.
Type 2 diabetes can run in families, but the exact nature of how it's inherited or the identity of a single genetic factor is not known.
What Are the Symptoms?
The symptoms of type 2 diabetes vary from person to person but may include:
Increased thirst.
Increased hunger (especially after eating).
Dry mouth.
Nausea and occasionally vomiting.
Frequent urination.
Fatigue (weak, tired feeling).
Blurred vision.
Numbness or tingling of the hands or feet.
Frequent infections of the skin, urinary tract or vagina.
Rarely, a person may be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after presenting to the hospital in a diabetic coma.
How Is It Diagnosed?
If your health care provider suspects type 2 diabetes, he or she will first check for abnormalities in your blood (high blood glucose level). In addition, he or she may look for glucose or ketone bodies in your urine.
Tests used to diagnose type 2 diabetes include a fasting plasma glucose test or a casual plasma glucose test.
Learn more about diagnosing type 2 diabetes.
You will also need to check your blood sugar levels regularly.
Complications Associated With Type 2 Diabetes
If your diabetes isn't well controlled, there are a number of serious or life-threatening problems you may experience, including:
Retinopathy. People with type 2 diabetes may already have abnormalities in the eyes related to the development of diabetes. Over time more and more people who initially do not have eye problems related to the disease will develop some form of eye problem. It is important to control not only sugars but blood pressure and cholesterol to prevent progression of eye disease. Fortunately, the vision loss isn't significant in most.
Kidney damage. The risk of kidney disease increases over time, meaning the longer you have diabetes the greater your risk. This complication carries significant risk of serious illness -- such as kidney failure and heart disease.
Poor blood circulation and nerve damage. Damage to nerves and hardening of the arteries leads to decreased sensation and poor blood circulation in the feet. This can lead to increased infections and an increased risk of ulcers which heal poorly and can in turn significantly raises the risk of amputation. Damage to nerves may also lead to digestive problems, such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Unlike people with type 1 diabetes, people with type 2 diabetes produce insulin; however, the insulin their pancreas secretes is either not enough or the body is unable to recognize the insulin and use it properly. This is called insulin-resistance. When there isn't enough insulin or the insulin is not used as it should be, glucose (sugar) can't get into the body's cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, the body's cells are not able to function properly. Other problems associated with the build up of glucose in the blood include:
Dehydration. The build up of sugar in the blood can cause an increase in urination (to try to clear the sugar from the body). When the kidneys lose the glucose through the urine, a large amount of water is also lost, causing dehydration.
Hyperosmolar nonketotic diabetic coma. When a person with type 2 diabetes becomes severely dehydrated and is not able to drink enough fluids to make up for the fluid losses, they may develop this life-threatening complication.
Damage to the body. Over time, the high glucose levels in the blood may damage the nerves and small blood vessels of the eyes, kidneys, and heart and predispose a person to atherosclerosis (hardening) of the large arteries that can cause heart attack and stroke.
Who Gets Type 2 Diabetes?
Anyone can get type 2 diabetes. However, those at highest risk for the disease are those who are obese or overweight, women who have had gestational diabetes, people with family members who have type 2 diabetes and people who have metabolic syndrome (a cluster of problems that include high cholesterol, high triglycerides, low good 'HDL' cholesterol and a high bad 'LDL' cholesterol and high blood pressure). In addition, older people are more susceptible to developing the disease since aging makes the body less tolerant of sugars.
What Causes Type 2 Diabetes?
Although it is more common than type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes is less well understood. It is likely caused by multiple factors and not a single problem.
Type 2 diabetes can run in families, but the exact nature of how it's inherited or the identity of a single genetic factor is not known.
What Are the Symptoms?
The symptoms of type 2 diabetes vary from person to person but may include:
Increased thirst.
Increased hunger (especially after eating).
Dry mouth.
Nausea and occasionally vomiting.
Frequent urination.
Fatigue (weak, tired feeling).
Blurred vision.
Numbness or tingling of the hands or feet.
Frequent infections of the skin, urinary tract or vagina.
Rarely, a person may be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after presenting to the hospital in a diabetic coma.
How Is It Diagnosed?
If your health care provider suspects type 2 diabetes, he or she will first check for abnormalities in your blood (high blood glucose level). In addition, he or she may look for glucose or ketone bodies in your urine.
Tests used to diagnose type 2 diabetes include a fasting plasma glucose test or a casual plasma glucose test.
Learn more about diagnosing type 2 diabetes.
You will also need to check your blood sugar levels regularly.
Complications Associated With Type 2 Diabetes
If your diabetes isn't well controlled, there are a number of serious or life-threatening problems you may experience, including:
Retinopathy. People with type 2 diabetes may already have abnormalities in the eyes related to the development of diabetes. Over time more and more people who initially do not have eye problems related to the disease will develop some form of eye problem. It is important to control not only sugars but blood pressure and cholesterol to prevent progression of eye disease. Fortunately, the vision loss isn't significant in most.
Kidney damage. The risk of kidney disease increases over time, meaning the longer you have diabetes the greater your risk. This complication carries significant risk of serious illness -- such as kidney failure and heart disease.
Poor blood circulation and nerve damage. Damage to nerves and hardening of the arteries leads to decreased sensation and poor blood circulation in the feet. This can lead to increased infections and an increased risk of ulcers which heal poorly and can in turn significantly raises the risk of amputation. Damage to nerves may also lead to digestive problems, such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
The told me when they suspected i have diabetes that my Potassium levels were down and my glucose were high.To confirm I have diabetes or not I am suppose to fast for 12 hrs and then have a glucose test done.They think I have Gestational diabetes.Which doesnt normally arise until between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy.I do not have a clue why I would get it from the begining of pregnancy.I get this test done on Tuesday.
But my symptoms are,going pee often,staying thristy,being bloated,dizziness,moodiness,i stay hungry,being weak,but i figured all of these just pregnancy signs.But for the first time I am going thru what seems so many weird changes.
But my symptoms are,going pee often,staying thristy,being bloated,dizziness,moodiness,i stay hungry,being weak,but i figured all of these just pregnancy signs.But for the first time I am going thru what seems so many weird changes.
I can relate to the being paranoid. I work for a family practice doctor and been having symptoms and between reading online and my med mind doing double time I have got myself having multiple serious issues!!!!! everything from HIV, tumor of the pituitary, diabetes, adrenal glad problems, and my thryroid medicine not working right.
the thing with me though is that I think EVERYTHING is wrong with me and then I self diagnose myself when im perfectly fine. it's moreso anxiety than anxiety than anything. I've had a bunch of blood tests and such ran on me *glucose included* and everything came out normal. I'm just a paranoid person and I need to change that asap.
I am not obese, have sleep apnea or skin patches...and i have pcos and insulin resistance...borderline diabetes...i had zero symptoms of this except the lack of a period...i am not saying you have anything to worry about...but its not always so obvious either.
yah!! u r!! be happy for that.. well, were young healthy lets thanks god for it... :)
no skin patches, no sleep apnea, definitely not obese. I guess im fine then. lol
it is clinically known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome, it is an endocrine disorder that affects 5
thanks guys. :)
they did do glucose tests on me in the ER though and that turned out normal. i think im just way too paranoid. I need to stop being that way!
I'll definitely look into the pvos though. Thanks. :)
they did do glucose tests on me in the ER though and that turned out normal. i think im just way too paranoid. I need to stop being that way!
I'll definitely look into the pvos though. Thanks. :)
u r normal.. just kinda pranoid tough. lol .. nah! kididn. but honestly, ur young and in a healthy state, and diabetes doesnt run i nteh family as u say. so whihc means what u have now is simply just an incontinence.. and those acnes are normal. im 21 and i pee a lot too.. lol
well, you very likely have PCOS...poly cystic ovary syndrome...its not a huge deal...but both of your symptoms are that of pcos. I am 23 and have it as well as borderline diabetes...i urinate all the time too...i drink water all the time...by choice not need though...simple blood tests wouldn't show diabetes...you would need a glucose test to be sure...make an appt with your obgyn...they can order glucose tests if needed...this is just advice...and it may not even be needed...oh yeah. the biggest part of pcos...how are your period cycles? are they regular? if not...pcos is something you should look into. it is nothing serious, more annoying than anything else. and if you have it now, you can nip it in the butt before trying to have children becomes hard like it is for me. best of luck to you!
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