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Is anyone on here diabetic? Or know anyone who is diabetic? How does it affect their / your lifestyle?

I might have it - and I'm scared :frown:

I hate the fact there's no miracle cure for it! And the thought of living with it for life scares me so much :frown:

Reply 1

FromOutOfNowhere

What do you mean you think you might have it? The common symptoms are
frequent urination, increased thirst, weight loss, fatigue.

The best thing to do would obviously be to see your gp where they'll test your urine for the presence of glucose (indication of diabetes) or maybe do a blood test.

Don't sit worrying loads when you're not yet sure.

Reply 2

Juwel

18

I know a fair few people with diabetes, and they inform me that it really isn't that hard to deal with once you get used to it. Changes to your diet become second nature, injections if need be aren't a problem. Don't sweat it, but be sure to get a professional opinion.

Reply 3

FromOutOfNowhere

injections if need be aren't a problem.

It wont be long before there will be a choice for taking insulin by inhalation, for those who can.

Reply 4

Ribbons

12

I knew a fair few older people with diabetes and also someone who got diagnosed when they just started university.
I'm told that once you get over the initial shock, it isnt as bad as it is made out to be. And I'll just echo what everybody has said about seeing your GP if youre worried about it.

Reply 5

mizfissy815

12

My mother is and like Juwel said, she got used to it after a while. However she is Type 2 which is the lesser evil of the two.

Reply 6

PinkMobilePhone

22

I don't have diabetes but I may have gestational diabetes. It has been suspected anyway. I go for my glucose tolerance test in three weeks time.

Reply 7

noelphobic

1

If you think you may have diabetes then you should get yourself tested as soon as possible, as otherwise you can become very ill. Either go to your GP or go to a Lloyd's pharmacy where they can do a very quick and easy blood test. Hopefully they will tell you that you don't have it, but if you do then you need to know as soon as possible so that you can start treatment.

My son has had diabetes for nearly 3 years so I do know a bit about it, unfortunately!

Reply 8

Talya

16

My dad had type 2 and it just meant I had to eat all the chocolate in the house, you know, to save him. :biggrin:

Reply 9

sufiankane

2

FromOutOfNowhere

What do you mean you think you might have it? The common symptoms are
frequent urination, increased thirst, weight loss, fatigue.

The best thing to do would obviously be to see your gp where they'll test your urine for the presence of glucose (indication of diabetes) or maybe do a blood test.

Don't sit worrying loads when you're not yet sure.

Weight loss is not neccesarily a diabetes sympton, as also weight gain is the smpton of the toher type of diabetes. If your weight is going out of control then see a doc. ALso if you aew developing lots of skin or fungal rashes recently then see a doc as well as your body cannot fight of fungi well when you are diabetic.

Reply 10

noelphobic

1

sufiankane

Weight loss is not neccesarily a diabetes sympton, as also weight gain is the smpton of the toher type of diabetes.

Assuming that the OP is young and not extremely obese then it would be extremely unlikely that they had type 2 diabetes. It is much more likely to be type 1 and weight loss is a very common symptom of type one.

Hopefully they don't have diabetes at all, of course, but the only way to rule it out would be to be tested.

Reply 11

gracie88

14

My dad has type 2 diabetes, basically from eating a load of crap for years when he used to work away a lot. Now he's on a shedload of pills and i won't say he finds it easy, he always has sore feet, really has to watch what he eats and when he eats so that his blood sugar doesn't get dangerously low.

Reply 12

OnlyMe!

16

Anonymous

Is anyone on here diabetic? Or know anyone who is diabetic? How does it affect their / your lifestyle?

I might have it - and I'm scared :frown:

I hate the fact there's no miracle cure for it! And the thought of living with it for life scares me so much :frown:

A friend of mine was diagnosed with diabetes not too long ago...

It wasn't really surprising as she binge ate loads and loads of junk...yet was losing weight. (She is tiny - around 5 foot and 6 stones!) She also showed many symptoms of diabetes.

We thought she'd struggle with diabetes (considering her relationship with food!), but she is doing fine and has learned to cope with it. She's learned to sort out her eating habits, but does find having to inject herself (especially when out and about) a bit of a pain. But I guess that is understandable...

I hope that has put you at ease a little...

Reply 13

Anonymous #2

I've had diabetes for the last 9/10 years. I can't really give any advice on how to cope as I have taken it really badly and ended up with side affects. If you are worried then it is best to see your GP.

Reply 14

noelphobic

1

OnlyMe!

A friend of mine was diagnosed with diabetes not too long ago...
It wasn't really surprising as she binge ate loads and loads of junk...yet was losing weight. (She is tiny - around 5 foot and 6 stones!) She also showed many symptoms of diabetes.

Type one diabetes is an auto-immune disease and is not caused by anything the person eats/doesn't eat or any other lifestyle choices.

Reply 15

Ambzz89

noelphobic

Type one diabetes is an auto-immune disease and is not caused by anything the person eats/doesn't eat or any other lifestyle choices.

Most certainly! My daughter has type 1 DM. She developed diabetes because her pancreas packed up - nothing at all to do with diet or junk food! And yes, diabetics can go on to lead a normal life, but it is not a walk in the park, as some are suggesting.

Reply 16

BibbleJW

12

I wouldn't worry about having to deal with it. I know a girl who has diabetes, she was a lifeguard for 3 years, and is now manager at another of the sites, running Kid's Club, setting up equiment, etc. and has no trouble with it.

But, yeah, go see a GP, get the test done. If it's positive, then you can start adapting. If it's negative, then you can stop worrying.

Reply 17

prash_s90

16

my dads had diabeties for at least 10 yrs now (type2) and my mums just recently found out she had it too ..and they take loads of tablets..but i always worry about them and always try to stop them touching chocolotes and things . OP i hope you dont have diabetes but if you do all i can say is dont worry, give it time and you will get used to it!!!

Reply 18

Anonymous #1

OP

I didn't even think anything of it all until my friend, who happens to be a nurse, subtly asked me if anything had been wrong recently and I said I hadn't been feeling quite myself recently and mentioned a few things and then she told me to go and get it checked out. And now I'm all worried :frown:

I really really hope I don't have it.. But I seem to have every symptom going :frown:

Reply 19

bigmouth strikes again!

First of all, don't get too worried before you know for sure.

If you do have diabetes, don't be under any illusions, you'll have to make some changes in your lifestyle. I'm not diabetic but my 3 closest friends from age 4 have it (I feel a bit of a jinx like that :P). If you do have diabetes, you'll have to get into the routine of injections and blood testing. Once you get into that routine, you won't think about it much. The biggest thing will be diet - it won't have to change too much but watch the sugary goods. Also, always make sure you have a chocolate bar or fizzy sugary drink to hand if you hit a low level.
Oh, and quick warning. Diabetic clinic is a complete bore, but you wouldn't have to go too often!

edit - also, tell your friends what to do if you hit a low or high. They can help.

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