My dad's mother was diagnosed Type 2 shortly before she passed away several years ago, then my uncle (blood relative (also passed away), and my dad just about 4 years ago after suffering a heart attack. (Grandma passed away from general organ failure - I'm pretty sure it wasn't a diabetes related death and my uncle had been a bed-ridden patient for nearly 20 years and obese). I've got a sneaky suspicion that I will one day be Type 2, but should I monitor my own blood sugar?
I'm generally in good health, BMI about 23, and I'm trying to exercise more, about 20 mins each day. Something is better than nothing! I did get a bunch of blood work done after dad had his bypass, but the Dr. said everything was fine. I do fit some of the symptoms, the tiredness - esp. after sugar/carbs - crankiness when I don't eat and then extreme tiredness when I pass hunger. Going to the bath room / drinking, well, I am trying to drink more liquids, mostly water, so I don't think its because I'm thirsty.