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What are the signs of diabetes? And is it possible that i could have it?

January 25th, 2010 · 10 Comments

Just like the headline, what are the signs of diabetes? I’ve gone around looking up on the internet and some medical books and found that the symptoms are, increased hunger, thirst, fatigue, increase in urination both volume and frequency. But what else are there?
And so far i’ve noticed that i’ve been experiencing both increased [...]

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Occasionally i get nauseous and get the shakes right before lunch. Does this point to diabetes?

May 2nd, 2009 · 6 Comments

I eat breakfast really early, then lunch around noon. So its about 5 hours between lunch and breakfast. But right before lunch i sometimes break out into a sweat and feel kinda sick. Is this just hunger or symptom of diabetes? Thanks.

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Does a fasting glucose level of 189 mean I have diabetes?

March 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment

I am overweight. I have noticed a tingling in my toes and fingers when I eat a lot of sugar. If I exercise, I don't feel it. However, I have not had any of the other symptoms (excessive thirst or hunger, frequent urination, or bluriness). Does just theis random blood test [...]

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How do you know if you have diabetes?

February 22nd, 2009 · 1 Comment

I have some signs of diabetes but I dont know if I have it or not.
-Im not overweight but my Grandma had diabetes.
-I have to pee all the time
-Increased hunger
Do i have diabetes?
Im a male so I dont think I can get pregant??!?!?
I dont really do any excerise so thats why I gain weight [...]

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What are the problems with having diabetes?

February 6th, 2009 · 1 Comment

i have a lot of the symptoms of diabetes.
-excessive thirst.
-excessive hunger.
-i have to pee a lot.
-weight loss(12lbs. in one month. not good for me since i now weigh 108lbs.)
-shaking(A LOT)
i am 15.
my grandma and grandpa have it.
my mom is taking me wd. to see if i do have diabetes.
and if i do have it i [...]

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Connection between diabetes and loss of appetite?

January 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment

I read everywhere that a sign of diabetes is “extreme hunger.” But is there a connection between diabetes and almost complete loss of appetite? I’ve heard both are true and that it is different for everyone.
Wait, which one is right? Yall both said opposite things.

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What are the best ways to reduce the risk of getting type 1 diabetes?

January 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment

I'm really scared that I'm going to get type 1 diabetes. I match two of the symtoms of it: extreem hunger and fatigue. Type 1 diabetes runs in my family, my sister, and great grandparents had it.

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Can low blood sugar lead to diabetes? Or can the symptoms be confused with one another?

December 26th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I have low blood sugar but recently I looked up symptoms of diabetes and I have:
Blurry Vision
Fatigue
Irritation
Increase hunger
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Even if I don't have diabetes, how does it explain my blurry vision? Can low blood sugar lead to diabetes?

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