I’ve always had lots of sugar, and don’t seem to have symptoms of diabetes. How can I know if I have it?
Also, how do you know if you have bad blood? I ask because I’ve always ate unhealthy food, for like 10 years.

-frequent urination
-infections, cuts slow to heal (type2)
-frequent thirst
-frequent hunger
-fatigue
-bruise-like rash on your neck(mostly type 2)
-Breath that has a corn like odor to it
-Urine that has a strong odor
-blurred vision
-unexplained weight loss

Type 1 symptoms usually show up suddenly, while type 2 symptoms progressively get worse over time.

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Diabetes Type 1: Symtoms of type 2

In type 1, the pancreas stop producing insulin, due to autuimmune response or possibly viral attack on pancreas. In absence of insulin, body cells does not get glucose for producing ATP (Adenosin Triphosphate) units which results into primary symptom in the form of nausea and vomiting. In latter stage which leads to ketoacidosis in which body starts breaking down muscle tissue and fat for energy, there is consequently fast weight loss. Dehydration is also usually observed due to electrolyte disturbance. In advance stages even coma and death, are being witnessed.

Diabetes Type 2:

* Increased fatigue : Due to inefficiency of cell to metabolise glucose, reserve fat of body is metabolised to gain energy. When fat is broken down in the body, it uses more energy as compared to glucose, hence body goes in negative calorie effect, which results in fatigue.
* Polydipsia : As the concentration of glucose increases in the blood, brain receives signal for diluting it and in its counteraction we feel thirsty.
* Polyuria: Increase in urine production is the result seen when excess of glucose is present in body. Body tries to get rid of the extra sugar in the blood by excreting it through the urine. This can also lead to dehydration because excreting the sugar which carries a large amount of water out of the body along with it.
* Polyphegia : The hormone insulin is also responsible for stimulating hunger. In order to cope up with high sugar levels in blood, body produces insulin which leads to increased hunger.
* Weight flactuation : Factors like loss of water (polyuria), glucosuria , metabolism of body fat and protein may lead to loss of weight. Few cases may show weight gain due to increased appetite.
* Blurry vision : Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome is the condition when body fluid is pulled out of tissues including lenses of eye, which affects the ability of lenses to focus resulting in blurry vision.
* Irritability : It is one of the sign of high blood sugar because of the inefficient supply of glucose to brain and other body organs, which makes us feel tired and uneasy.
* Infections : Certain signals from the body is given whenever there is fluctuation of blood sugar (due to suppression of immune system) by frequent infections of fungal or bacterial like skin infection or UTI (urinary tract infection).
* Poor wound healing : High blood sugar resists the flourishing of WBC, (white blood cell) which are responsible for body immune system. When these cells do not function accordingly, wound healing is not at good pace. Secondly, long standing diabetes leads to thickening of blood vessels which may affect proper circulation of blood in different body parts.

Symptoms Type 2 and Depression
Type 2 diabetes usually begins gradually and progresses slowly. Symptoms in adults include:

Excessive thirst
Increased urination
Fatigue
Blurred vision
Weight loss
In women, vaginal yeast infections or fungal infections under the breasts or in the groin
Severe gum problems
Itching
Erectile dysfunction in men
Unusual sensations, such as tingling or burning, in the extremities
Symptoms in children are often different:

Most children are obese or overweight
Increased urination is mild or even absent
Many children develop a skin problem called acanthosis, characterized by velvety, dark colored patches of skin

Depression is not generally listed as a complication of diabetes. However, it can be one of the most common and dangerous complications. The rate of depression in diabetics is much higher than in the general population. Diabetics with major depression have a very high rate of recurrent depressive episodes within the following five years. (Lustman et al 1977) A depressed person may not have the energy or motivation to maintain good diabetic management. Depression is frequently associated with unhealthy appetite changes. The suicidal diabetic adolescent has constant access to potentially lethal doses of insulin.
At this point in time, it is well accepted that psychological factors and psychiatric conditions can affect the course of medical illnesses. There is some suggestion that the stress of depression itself may lead to hyperglycemia in diabetics. The interaction between cardiovascular disorders (such as heart attack and high blood pressure) and depression has been extensively studied. Anxiety and depression can also affect other conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, headache and skin diseases. Treatment of anxiety and depression may lead to a better medical prognosis and well as a better quality of life.

Tin

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I think I could be pregnant but I am not 100% sure, but my brother was recently diagnosed with diabetes and some of the symptoms are the same. Is it possible to get these two confused?

Well, some symptoms are the same – like being thirsty and needing to pee a lot, although this tends to happen later in the pregnancy because the baby is pressing on the bladder. Fainting is also a sign of both.

However, there are also a lot of symptoms that don’t overlap and I personally haven’t heard of anyone thinking they were one and found they were the other. Your best bet is to take a pregnancy test and if it comes out negative go and see your GP, who will do a blood test and then you can get a definitive answer one way or the other.

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I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in October 2008. Three times in the last two winters I thought I was getting the flu, but my flu-like symptoms passed in 24 hours or less. I had never had a 100+ degree fever and body aches without having the flu before these three times. Is it possible that diabetes is making my cold symptoms worse, or do you think it’s just a coincidence? Or do you think maybe I have had the flu once or twice and just fought it off quickly?

Every thing can be made worse because of your diabetes. When you get sick (and your a diabetic) your blood sugar gets messed up. If it goes up you can feel worse, you can even become more nauseated. When you become dehydrated, and you will if you can’t keep liquids down or you urinate alot and your blood sugar is up your body will ache. Then on the other side if your blood sugar drops you will feel bad as well. It could be a coincidence, but I know when I get sick it seems worse, and I’ve been a diabetic for 27 years. When you are sick make sure you keep a close check on your blood sugar and your keatones (they have strips to check your urine for keatones). If you have keatones contact your doctor or go see one immediately.

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I go in tomorrow/today for the testing.
I’m just curious what the symptoms of gestational diabetes are.

THANK YOU!

lol i have gestational diabeties and if it is to low you get the shakes but you fell worn out and depleted but if it is to high its kinda like your hyper and you will still have the shakes it is much like the regular diabeties just that it is only there while your prego. you have a decreased chance of getting it if it isnt in your familey you have a good exercise per day (at least 30 min) and a good diet. prego women tend to forget that yeah you have craveings but just cause your carrying to doesnt mean eat for two are that you can have whatever you want and it doesnt mean your outta the fence with exercising either. it just means your careing for more than just yourself so in all rality you should be more carefull about what you eat and make sure you get your daily work out. for exersize i recommend the workout ball you can buy for 20 dollars at walmart and it comes with a fitness dvd and chart.

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I’ve noticed that I’ve been shaky like I’ve had too much sugar. I feel light headed. And my stomach hurts a lot!
My Grandma has diabetes and these are some of the symptoms she had, before she was diagnosed with it.
If it’s not diabetes, then what could I have?

Given your family history you need to be screened at least once a year. Please go see your doctor and get the needed blood tests.

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Who Knows whats wrong with me, i don’t know enough about diabetes to know if i have any possibility of having it. i just need to know about the symptoms, i’m not looking for someone to diagnose me.

they say that you’ll feel thirsty all day, dry mouth.. you also urinate really a lot.. if you get cut/wounds, it’ll take longer time to heal..

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Recently i’ve been feeling very tired and my extremity are tingling, I have athletes foot, and I feel sometimes that I am thirsty all the time, some of the most common symptoms of diabetes. I haven’t been diagnosed with diabetes or anything, and my athlete’s foot has been with me way before all the other things happened. Is there a high chance that I will have diabetes? Can this symptoms go away? What should I do?

The common symptoms of diabetes are

1. Voracious thirst and excessive fluid intake (medically termed as Polydipsia)
2. Increased hunger / appetite (Polyphagia) and craving for sugar
3. Excessive urination and frequent trips to toilet – (Polyuria) – especially at night
4. Unusual weight loss or obesity
5. Exhaustion / tiredness with tremours
6. Sleeplessness or disturbed sleep
7. Lack of concentration, confused mind, memory loss & irritability
Vague pain / cramps
8. Numbness and tingling sensation in extremities or in any parts
Burning feet / hands
9. Sweet smelly urine
10. Dryness of skin (with or without itch) and mucous membrane (example – dryness of mouth)
11. Development of recurrent boils
12. Delay in wound healing / gangrene formation
13. Blurred vision
14. Recurrent urinary tract infection
15. Development of vascular problems – BP, Stroke, Vasculitis, etc
16. Development of foot complaints due to numbness / prone to infection

Before you think that you have diabetes, go consult your doctor. Be calm and don’t be tensed.

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My biological father has type 1 diabetes. I have been tested for it before but not recently. I eat like a pig and I can't gain any weight. I'm 25 years old and about 5'5" at 107 lbs. I have a lot of iron deficiency symptoms though too. LOW blood pressure, dizziness when standing, very poor circulation (cold, red hands and feet), etc. Is it likely to get this type of diabetes at my age or am I past that point?

You can get at any age.

Diabetes Type 1: Symtoms of type 2

In type 1, the pancreas stop producing insulin, due to autuimmune response or possibly viral attack on pancreas. In absence of insulin, body cells does not get glucose for producing ATP (Adenosin Triphosphate) units which results into primary symptom in the form of nausea and vomiting. In latter stage which leads to ketoacidosis in which body starts breaking down muscle tissue and fat for energy, there is consequently fast weight loss. Dehydration is also usually observed due to electrolyte disturbance. In advance stages even coma and death, are being witnessed.

Diabetes Type 2:

* Increased fatigue : Due to inefficiency of cell to metabolise glucose, reserve fat of body is metabolised to gain energy. When fat is broken down in the body, it uses more energy as compared to glucose, hence body goes in negative calorie effect, which results in fatigue.
* Polydipsia : As the concentration of glucose increases in the blood, brain receives signal for diluting it and in its counteraction we feel thirsty.
* Polyuria: Increase in urine production is the result seen when excess of glucose is present in body. Body tries to get rid of the extra sugar in the blood by excreting it through the urine. This can also lead to dehydration because excreting the sugar which carries a large amount of water out of the body along with it.
* Polyphegia : The hormone insulin is also responsible for stimulating hunger. In order to cope up with high sugar levels in blood, body produces insulin which leads to increased hunger.
* Weight flactuation : Factors like loss of water (polyuria), glucosuria , metabolism of body fat and protein may lead to loss of weight. Few cases may show weight gain due to increased appetite.
* Blurry vision : Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome is the condition when body fluid is pulled out of tissues including lenses of eye, which affects the ability of lenses to focus resulting in blurry vision.
* Irritability : It is one of the sign of high blood sugar because of the inefficient supply of glucose to brain and other body organs, which makes us feel tired and uneasy.
* Infections : Certain signals from the body is given whenever there is fluctuation of blood sugar (due to suppression of immune system) by frequent infections of fungal or bacterial like skin infection or UTI (urinary tract infection).
* Poor wound healing : High blood sugar resists the flourishing of WBC, (white blood cell) which are responsible for body immune system. When these cells do not function accordingly, wound healing is not at good pace. Secondly, long standing diabetes leads to thickening of blood vessels which may affect proper circulation of blood in different body parts.

Good luck

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What I mean is, do you ONLY have the symptoms of diabetes (peeing often, drinking often etc.) if you have high blood sugar?

Yes.
Those symptoms only occur during high blood sugar.
However, low blood sugar comes with other symptoms: shaking, mood swings (personally, i have to fight back tears xD), nervousness, extreme fatigue, desperate hunger, fogginess, dizziness, sweating. Those are my symptoms but other people experience other things.

Low blood sugar is MUCH more noticeable than High Blood sugar, you only usually have high blood sugar symptoms when you're above 300.

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