do i have enough symptoms of diabeties to be worried?
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Go to the doctors to get a simple test so you can start taking care of yourself right away if you have diabetes.
932494
Any other symptoms?  If you are drinking a lot and urinating a lot it may be a good idea to get tested for diabetes.  That can make even the simplest tast seem like an uphill struggle...I know Ive been there...:D
301759
This is a symptom of diabetes.... see your Doctor.
1018481
You are referring to a blood glucose meter, which is a device that measure the amount of sugar in the blood. Diabetes is an illness that is caused by malfunction of the pancreas. The pancreas distributes natural insulin to the blood to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.The symptom that is most easily detected is high or low (hyperglcymic or hypoglycymic) blood sugar. High blood sugar will cause you to be extremely thirsty, feel tired, and to urinate frequently. Low blood sugar will generally make you feel woozy, clammy, and unstable.\n     Diabetes is a horrible illness because it damages your body without you necessarily feeling it. Diabetes can lead to liver problems, blindness, amputation of limbs due to poor circulation, heart problems, and a whole slew of other medical problems. Get checked ASAP!!!
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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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It seems to me that you have very mild diabetes if your fasting blood glucose is around 130. You are barely on the scale to be diagnosed... but, you can definitely control your diabetes with your diet. \nFirst of all, avoid eating sweets, or at least avoid eating sweets in excess. Some sweets are allowed, but within the bounds of moderation. \nSecondly, watch your carboyhydrate intake. Foods like potatoes and pasta and breads are loaded with carbs and will raise your blood sugar really quickly. Do some research on carb counting and see if that might help. \nAlso, avoid soft drinks. If you have to drink a soft drink, drink diet. \nThere are lots of great resources out there online about diabetic meal planning, carb counting, and diabetes in general, so check those out. Consult with your physician / healthcare team and a dietician to work out an individualized meal plan for you.
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a friend of mine was diagnosed with diabetes, her only symptom was.....wanting to pee all the time, and not passing much pee when she went.\n\nif it's not that. I am sorry, i dont know, but it may be worth getting a second opinion
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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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It is difficult to tell with out a proper sugar level test that is performed by a doctor.\n\nHere are some signs to look for:\nFeeling hot and perspiring even when it is cool and you do not have a fever.\nHeadaches that go away when you eat something\nShaking hands (like a light palsy)\nUnable to concentrate\n\nTry eating something with a small to moderate amount of sugar in it that is balanced with a high quantity of Protein.  This will usually balance your system and prevent yo-yo cures of Hypoglycemia.  If you take in only sugar, you will feel better for a short time and then usually relaspe very quickly.\n\nIf you have it, it is a great idea to cut out sodas.  After cutting out sodas from my diet, I became nearly attack free only having slight attacks maybe a couple of times a year.  I have since added sodas back into my diet, but on a very limited amount.\n\nThe symptoms you experience will be caused by too much insulin in your system and no sugar to process for energy.  The insulin can actually start attacking tissue in attempts to release energy so it is important that you get this under control if you are found to have it.
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Have you been checked for diabetes?
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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
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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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This could be a sign of diabetes onset.  Get to your doctor to be tested.
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It could be MANY things...try looking it up on this forum for ideas:\nwww.curezone.com.\n\nYou could have a sugar handling problem. It could be fibromyalgia. It could also be caused by taking too much of a supplement like MSM or too much vitamin B-6.\n\nYou could be having circulatory problems. Often circulatory problems go hand-in-hand with diabetes, but that doesn't mean that you have diabetes. \n\nYou may want to try herbs which improve your circulation such as ginger, cayenne pepper, and garlic.
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Yes.  And diabetics have to check it often.
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Check with some of your local drug stores-many offer days of free testing on cholesterol, sugar and lipids.  Here's the other important pieces of info.:\n\nDiabetes:\nWarning Signs\n\nBecause diabetes can cause serious complications, it's important to be on the lookout for signs that you may have diabetes. The symptoms of type 1 diabetes may include: \n\nIncreased thirst.\nIncreased hunger (especially after eating).\nDry mouth.\nFrequent urination.\nUnexplained weight loss (even though you are eating and feel hungry).\nFatigue (weak, tired feeling.\nBlurred vision.\nHeadaches.\nLoss of consciousness (rare).\nType 2 diabetes is usually not diagnosed until complications have occurred. Most often, there are no symptoms or a very gradual development of the above symptoms. In fact, about a third of all people who have type 2 diabetes don't know they have it. When hyperglycemia occurs, the symptoms can be the same as those listed above.\n\nOther symptoms of type 2 diabetes may include: \n\nSlow-healing sores or cuts. \nItching of the skin (usually around the vaginal or groin area).\nFrequent yeast infections.\nRecent weight gain.\nVelvety dark skin changes of the neck, armpit and groin, called acanthosis nigricans.\nNumbness and tingling of the hands and feet.\nDecreased vision.\nImpotency.\nIf you have any of these symptoms, contact your health care provider right away so you can get tested or screened. Even people with pre-diabetes can have the increased risk from heart disease seen in people with diabetes.
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You should get checked for diabetes.