To any Nurses or Doctors: a question about possible beginning of S/S of diabetes II?
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I would guess some kind of food allergy before diabetes.  I am not aware of hyperglycemia causing the symptoms you described.  Having to drink fluid and pee frequently is a sign of diabetes, among others.  If DM is a concern, a fasting blood glucose level could be taken in a clinic.
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Yes it can lead into diabetes if you are not careful, if your blood suger gets low use glucose tabs, peanut butter, eggs, or juice to level it out, but never sugary candy, watch your candy intake, I too have this problem
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The presence of sugar in your urine is a classic sign of diabetes.  But since you asked this question in the diabetes section, you probably already know this, neh?\n\nYou see, normally when you eat something it's broken down into a bunch of sugars and other stuff in your blood.  Your pancreas then spits out insulin which lets your cells absorb the sugar.  If for some reason you don't have enough insulin in your blood, the sugars just pass through your system and end up in your urine.\n\nIf this is proven to be the case with you, you'd have type 2 diabetes.  Most diabetes cases are actually 'type 2'.  Catching it early can help A LOT.  If it's mild enough, you may only have to change your diet slightly.  But even if it's severe, it's MUCH better to have it treated than to progress on to the real nasty side effects at the end.\n\nOr it may be a false positive on a test.  I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!  (  :
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The main short term danger of any type of diabetes is Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.  A blood sugar level that gets too low can cause rapid breathing, pale/clammy skin, sweating, dizziness, headache, lower blood pressure, altered mental status, hunger, loss of consiousness, and if untreated beyond that it can cause death.  \nInitial signs of low blood sugar can present quickly when sugar levels drop, but recovery is rapid also with administration of glucose.  If there are any signs of low blood sugar, drink a glass of juice or regular soda, then eat a meal.  That should bring your blood sugar levels back to a manageable level.  If those steps do not help, seek medical care urgently.  \nThere are also dangers if your blood sugar gets and remains too high (Hyperglycemia). These effects take longer to appear but can be suggested by: warm, dry skin; intense thirst; vomiting is common;rapid, deep respirations; low blood pressure; rapid pulse; a feeling of restlesness merging into a comatose state if left untreated.  Hyperglycemia responds to treatment 6-12 hours after treatment begins.  \nYour OB will be able to advise you better on treatment options, and it is very important you follow his or her advise.  I hope I helped.  \nMy source is "Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured"  8th ed  \n\nJeffD902-  EMT-B
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This is a symptom of diabetes.... see your Doctor.
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I'm with the guy who thinks it's diabetes. Have your blood sugar tested asap. If you find out that you are, there's plenty you can do to help yourself....\nhttp://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html
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ONLY a Doctor can help you with this. You should get an appointment set up so that you can go through testing to make sure that you don't have the developing stages of diabetes yourself. Maybe this site will answer more questions for you though.\n\nhttp://www.diabetes.com/
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Type 1 - no\n\nType 2 - maybe.  There are studies which indicate that people who eat a lot of high glycemic foods (sugar is one) develop type 2 diabetes as a result of the constant assault on their pancreas.\n\nYou'd be wise to buffer your sugar with protein or eat smaller amounts several hours apart.
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Your ob should have sent you to a nutrionist. I have diabetes and when I had both of my children I was on a specific diet. I had to watch my carb and sugar intake. Good luck to you with your pregnacy and baby when it comes!
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I think that someone can be type 1 and 2.  The question is whether they are insulin deficient or insulin resistant.  I hate thinking about things in black and white (He has purely type 1 and she has purely type 2) because in medicine things always occur on a spectrum.  Lets say you have a low grade auto immune disorder and your insulin production is decreased because of slow gradual lost of Beta cell function  over time. Wouldn't this be a type of type 1 dm.  And lets also say that you get a bit overweight and become insulin resistant.  So for the first 30 yrs of life,  you had enough insulin production but because you put on the weight you also become insulin resistant.  Then wouldn't you be type 1 and type 2 diabetic.  Remember life is never always that clear and simply.  The important thing is to diagnosis the diabetes early and control it so to prevent complications down the line.
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G'day Mark m,\n\nThank you for your question.\n\nI would advise the relevant doctor that you have diabetes and they should be able to advise you whether it does or not.\n\nIn most cases, I would believe not but it would depend on the medication.\n\nRegards
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No, my friend has type 2, and he is fine after a couple. Dont indulge, but ask your doctor how much you can safely have. Also, have your insulin close by incase you drink too much.
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Yes, a blood sugar reading of 92 is great, but that does not mean that your daughter is not diabetic. In order to determine this for sure, consult with your doctor and have an A1c test done on your daughter. As a type 2, you know that the A1c test will give you an average for about 120 days. This will help determine whether or not your daughter's levels are running high consistently or if the 92 that you got on your own was an indicator of normal blood sugar levels. \nOther blood test will also help determine whether or not she is diabetic. \n\nWhile decreased healing is one symptom of diabetes, it could also be the symptom of something else... infection, etc. If the sores are there longer than they should be, then get them checked out by a doctor ASAP to avoid serious complications (infection, scarring, etc.). \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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Both my brother and his wife have Type II diabetes.  They had a baby 05/20/04.  He was 8 weeks early because she developed pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure) and her kidneys began failing.  They had to induce labor to save her and my nephew.\n\nThey are both fine now.  He is into his terrible twos and not diabetic.
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If your daughter is exhibiting symptoms, the last thing you should be doing is a home diagnosis.  She needs to be professionally evaluated.  If diabetes runs in the family, I am very surprised that you haven't had her tested on a regular basis as the sooner diabetes is managed the more the damage it causes can be delayed.\n\nPlease get your daughter in as soon as possible.  Today would be good.
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I was shocked when I was told I had it.\nMy life has changed dramatically...for the better.  I am healthier, eat a better diet and I am fitter coz I got off my bottom and started doing some exercise!\nI dont take insulin (I have late onset/type 2) diabetes.  I take tablets.  Mind you, I have to watch my blood glucose as I tend to go hypo!
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you are in college?  \n\nyou'd have better luck attracting answers if you spelled it out correctly and expanded your question with comments about what it is you'd like to know about the lifestyle of diabetes patients (if that is what you are asking about) -- be more specific.