Diabetes

[KittyLynn]

[SIZE=1][COLOR=dodgerblue]We have all heard of this and how terrible it can be sometimes. Well I wanted to know how many of you guys here on OB have this disease and what you felt like when you were getting it (symptoms).

I would like to know this because lately, I've been soo hungry but whenever I eat I feel sick. I'm losing weight and I've been really tired. I feel sick and I'm scared this mighth be diabetes.

All your comments would be greatly appreciated. And I'm sorry if this may be considered SPAM *bows* But I need to know..

-Kitten[/COLOR] [/SIZE]

[craig8429]

I have a few family member's with diabetes. personally I think you should try going to a doctor if you keep feeling sick.

but remember try eating small amount's when hungry and if your still hungry try another little bit.

[Baron Samedi]

I hope that you are Ok Kitty...... That would be really bad. I recommend you see your doctor. I don't have this, but a friend of mine does. It doesn't seem to affect him all that badly... he just needs to check his blood.

Here is some *hopefully* help...: [url]http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/intro/index.htm[/url]

Eh. Hope this helps. I hope you don't have it. I would not wish such a thing upon my worst enemy...

[Corey]

Definitly go to the doctor. Diabetes isn't something to mess around with.

Unfortunately I don't have it, but I have known many people that do. From what you descibe, it could be a number of things. It [i]could[/i] be diabetes, but it coud also be some funky virus or cold.

I'd still reccomend that you go get it checked out.

[Ares]

Yeah, go to the doctor. I hope you can get better. I know people with diabetes and it can get really bad, or it can not be too bad at all. That's why you need to see your doctor. I wish you well.

[Drix D'Zanth]

Hmm.. my dog is diabetic. I give him insulin twice a day. You may just be a tad hypoglycemic at points.. is your diet fairly balanced? Do you eat on a regular basis? How many meals? I know you are in your later teens, judging from your picture... how many carbs do you have each day?

Answering some of these questions would help, as you could just be a type two diabetic. This means it's just a dietary problem and could be remedied without insulin injection. I would, along with most people here, sincerely reccomend seeing a professional.

[Dagger]

My grandmother is diabetic.... I agree, you should definitely go see your doctor. Even if you don't have diabetes, it sounds as though you're coming down with something. If you're really stressed out or not getting enough sleep, that can also have a surprisingly severe effect on your health.

So try to take good care of yourself, and ask your doctor about your symptoms. I hope you feel better soon.

~Dagger~

[Semjaza]

I'd go to the doctor. You could have mono or something else for all you know heh. If you were low or whatever else, you'd feel more delerious than actually sick.

My girlfriend is diabetic, and since she went to some diabetic camp as a child, so are a good deal of her friends. I see them all on a regular basis, so I'm quite used to it at this point.

[duorocks17]

I have hypoglycemia (i think that's how you spell it) it where you have low blood sugar. It makes you really tired all the time, and you have to eat snacks inbetween meals to keep you sugar level up.
Some of the major signs that you have diabetes is if you are constantly thirsty, constantly hungry, and always have to go to the bathroom.
My mom has type one, and my aunt has type two. It just runs in the family. You should ask your parents whether there have been cases of it in your family's history.

[Mei]

[color=green]I do hope you don't have Diabetes Kitty. My Grandfather has it, and a fair amount of my friends at school. It isn't much fun for them. I went ahead and looked up some symptoms of Type 1 and 2, and I'd recommend you look at the site Baron gave you, as well as the one I'll give you.


Type 1 Diabetes

Usually diagnosed under 35 years of age
Not overweight (slender)
Quick start of symptoms (acute)
Frequent urination
Increased thirst
Increased appetite
Rapid weight loss
Tiredness or fatigue
Ketones in urine
10% of all people with diabetes



Type 2 Diabetes

Usually diagnosed over 40 years of age
Usually overweight
Slow start of symptoms or no symptoms at all (chronic)
Blurred vision
Slow to heal cuts
Tingling/ numbness in hands/feet
Recurring skin, mouth, or bladder infections
Any of the symptoms listed under type 1 symptoms
90% of all people with diabetes

If you did have either type of diabetes, I'd be leaning more towards Type 1.

Here's a site you can take a look at.

[url]http://www.diabetes-symptoms-resource.com/[/url][/color]

[Burori]

O.O Oh NO I have most of what type 1 has! Oh my god. I'm sorry if my post offends anyone with my words right now but I'm in shock. Is there an easy way of getting rid of Diabetes?

[Baron Samedi]

I believe that diabetes is an incurable (currently) disease. It can only be managed. If you are really worried, you should check out the sites that we listed for KittyLynn.

[Guest Skyechild91]

Poor Kitty. Im so sorry! My god sisters mom has diabetes, my grandma has diabetes. Im so sorry! Maybe you just have a virus. Try drinking liquids. I felt like that for a while to. Now i barley eat one meal a day, cuz im never hungry. I thought it might have been west nile virus when i had it...