my doctor informed me i'm a diabetic?
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You need to get your doctor to refer you to a diabetes nurse educator or endocrinologist (a doctor that specializes in endocrin diseases, which includes diabetes). He/she can explain your disease to you, and talk about the lifestyle changes you will need to make in order to prevent the complications of uncontrolled diabetes, like heart disease, gangrene and kidney failure. \nI have also included links to the American Diabetes Association, they will also have lots of  information. When it comes to diabetes, you cannot be too educated.\nGo out and buy a small notebook so you can jot down important information, and monitor your blood sugar levels in this diary.\nYou will need a high -protein, low carbohydrate diet. That means, cut out all sweets, sodas and candies. Limit starches (like potato chips, fries, etc), juices and fruits.\nI am sorry that they just dumped this on you and didn't take the time to explain. They are obligated to get you educated, so insist on a referral to a diabetes center.
144804
Talk to your doctor about getting a referral to a registered dietician or nutritionist -- someone who specializes in meal planning and diet management. Everyone's body is unique in the amount of nutrition needed on a daily basis. An expert in the area would be your best option for receiving safe, reliable information on this subject. \n\nSome basic pointers for the high blood sugar (hyperglycemic) eater:\n++ Avoid foods that are high in sugar content. Don't cut sugar out of your diet completely, but keep your intake to a minimum. Your body needs some sugar in order to have energy.\n++ Avoid foods that are high in carbohydrates. Carbs are metabolized as sugars and can cause hyperglycemia just like eating sugar. Avoid starchy foods as much as possible. Pasta and potatoes are the worst... with white bread coming in a close second. \n++ Keep your intake of fried, fatty foods to a minimum. High cholesterol goes hand in hand with diabetes.\n++ Keep an eye out for your sodium / salt intake. High blood pressure is another one of those pesky conditions that can come with diabetes. \n\nDon't make any drastic changes to your diet. Instead, settle for gradual decreases. \n\nAgain, talk to your doctor before making any diet changes. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
965730
Go and have a bloodtest ( chemists do it for free in the UK )\nyou might be diabetic !
1153425
The routine bloodwork your doctor did would have come back positive for diabetes if you were diabetic. You are anxious about this situation because you have seen so much of it in your family. The best prevention for diabetes when you are 41 yrs old is to lose weight if you need to and exercise daily ! If you are obese, the chances of you becoming diabetic increase. I think you will be okay. Good Luck !
912639
Go to the doctors to get a simple test so you can start taking care of yourself right away if you have diabetes.
708275
diabetics with poor control have various vision problems, and with yeast infections too.  Could you be diabetic and not know it?  Have you had your blood tested lately??  If  you have undiagnosed diabetes you could be headed for deep doo doo, so go have a blood test and explain your symptoms to your doctor.
406806
rule of thumb, aviod sweet food and check ur sugar regularly. eat plenty of green vegetables, avoid taking much carbohydrate (bread, rice, cereals, etc), eat it moderation (but dont starve), and exercise regularly. hope it helps, but hey dont forget to seek expert help, preferably from a doc/ diabetic nurse/ dietician. the american diabetic association has a resourceful website too. http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
253583
I'm unaware of this working. Talk to your doctor and see what he / she has to say about coffee and diabetes.
599849
It may be a sign of Diabetes, I asked a a friend of mine who has it, what were his first signs of it, he said he would have to go often.
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Normal blood glucose upon waking should be relatively low.  Before eating, a normal healthy person should be between 70-110.  \n\nFind another doctor for a second opinion.  I tell you this because 4 years ago I was doing all of this same thing -- except because of a chronic dry mouth condition I didn't realize I was drinking more water.  I thought I had a bladder infection.\n\nMy doctor used my urine to check for bladder infection and ran another quick test to check for protein -- she reported to me in 10 mins that my bladder was fine -- it was Diabetes that was my problem.  \n\nI was 36 yrs old -- I had lost 45 lbs in 3 months because of a recent divorce and child custody issues.  I was stressed out after my husband just left, I had to sell our house, move from 1400 sq ft to 800 sq ft and figure out how to move on. \n\nI was put on oral meds -- because it was adult onset the dr assumed I had Type 2.  It wasn't working.  I found another dr and had more testing done -- it was discovered that I am actually Type 1, I am now insulin dependant.  I also have a second autoimmune disease:  Sjogrens -- which will give all the other symptoms you are having: chronic fatigue, low energy, short term memory loss, night sweats and other wonderful things. \n\nGet a second opinion -- and tell the dr you choose what your suspicions are.  At best, ask for a full blood panel to also check your hormones -- this could be something hormonal and is causing your sugars to be affected.
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You should be under the care of an endocrinologist who is a specialist \nin diabetes.I am surprised that you are not on a certain amount of grams of carbs per meal and snack.You should try the sugar free pies,cakes and candy if you get a taste for something sweet.They are good.But remember to count them with your carb limit.Stay away from sodas unless sugar free.You can live a long and healthy life.The key is to check your blood sugars frequently and keep your diabetes under control.Don't let it control you
980426
I truly hope your not Joking around with these symptoms! Get to a doctor IMMEDIATELY - YOU have ALL the symptoms of advanced diabetes! Leave it any longer and you may be blind. So if your not exaggerating these symptoms, or copying them from a book - RUN don't walk to your nearest Doctor.
48189
Are you a diabetic? please check your blood, because this happens to diabetic people.
41484
I to had diabetes type 2 and I beat it..I had caught it just in time..I was taking a pill called actos .There are many ,many sights you can go to for better advise,diet,and excerise on the web..just type diabetic in your browser and look at all the information you have at your finger tips.I wish you the best of luck with this type of condition..it is a tough one go battle.
897837
diabetes is a disease inhertited from your parents, or somewhere in you blood line...junk food wont give it to you ,,smiles...but when in doubt get youre self checked out and find out about youre family tree....i will tell you this, type 2 can be casued by diet, as you get older as in my case...good luck
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It has a lot to do with the type of diabetes that you have. Type 1 diabetes is not controllable with diet, simply because the body is not producing any insulin. In Type 1, you have to inject insulin to survive. \nType 2 diabetes is very controllable with diet in some cases. If your case is mild and in good control, then you can keep your levels in check just by watching what you eat. \nFollow your doctor's prescribed treatment plan though. If you are prescribed medication, don't stop taking it and attempt to use just diet to treat. Keep taking your meds if you are on any. And, before you alter your diet any, talk to your doctor... just to make sure that you have everything you need. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
1050974
There is no cure for this yet, but they are working on it.  If you haven't been diagnosed, then eat healthy and exercise regularly.  I know I sound like a commercial, but this is the only way to better your chances of not becoming a diabetic.