I’m only 23.
But i have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) which i know can increase the risk of diabetes.
I’m overweight.
I’ve been suffering with blurred vision after big meals, and feeling weak.
Is it possible i have diabetes at my age?
The answer is yes. A person can develop diabetes at any age.Being overweight is a bad thing for anyone especially someone that is a diabetic..If you get your weight under control, this is the first step to control diabetes if you have it. you should see a doctor and soon. Tell him/her your condition.
I’m only 23.
But i have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) which i know can increase the risk of diabetes.
I’m overweight.
I’ve been suffering with blurred vision after big meals, and feeling weak.
Is it possible i have diabetes at my age?
The answer is yes. A person can develop diabetes at any age.Being overweight is a bad thing for anyone especially someone that is a diabetic..If you get your weight under control, this is the first step to control diabetes if you have it. you should see a doctor and soon. Tell him/her your condition.
Our office receptionist has been getting the signs of diabetes (thirsty, going to the loo a lot, blurred vision, headaches, tiredness) for the last week, and she has a history in the family. I am concerned, both as a friend, and as one of the company First Aiders. How quickly should she be getting to a dr (she "doesn’t want to make a fuss"), and, more importantly, how long, if she leaves it, would it be before something major happens?
How long can’t be guessed. She could suddenly have very serious and emergent problems or have the signs come and go or anything in between. It could change to sudden also. She shouldn’t wait. The longer she goes with even minr symptoms, the more likely to she can have related problems which may not be reversible or create chronic health problems. p.s. – urine testing gives only indicator signs to doctors, it is not used to diagnose diabetes. Blood testing and glucose tolerance testing are used for diagnosis.
Our office receptionist has been getting the signs of diabetes (thirsty, going to the loo a lot, blurred vision, headaches, tiredness) for the last week, and she has a history in the family. I am concerned, both as a friend, and as one of the company First Aiders. How quickly should she be getting to a dr (she "doesn’t want to make a fuss"), and, more importantly, how long, if she leaves it, would it be before something major happens?
How long can’t be guessed. She could suddenly have very serious and emergent problems or have the signs come and go or anything in between. It could change to sudden also. She shouldn’t wait. The longer she goes with even minr symptoms, the more likely to she can have related problems which may not be reversible or create chronic health problems. p.s. – urine testing gives only indicator signs to doctors, it is not used to diagnose diabetes. Blood testing and glucose tolerance testing are used for diagnosis.
I had a blood test 4 days ago for gestational diabetes, and afterwards I was fine, but ever since then I’ve been getting blurred vision off and on. Is it linked to that test, or is it just normal in pregnancy?
I haven’t been lightheaded at all, but I got an instant headache when the blurred vision came on. Also, the other night I could barely hear out of my left ear.
blurred vision and a horrible headache? have you been having any high blood pressure readings? you should call your doctor… if it is related to high blood pressure it could be signs of preeclampsia… are you getting spots in your vision? definitely call your doctor…
I had a blood test 4 days ago for gestational diabetes, and afterwards I was fine, but ever since then I’ve been getting blurred vision off and on. Is it linked to that test, or is it just normal in pregnancy?
I haven’t been lightheaded at all, but I got an instant headache when the blurred vision came on. Also, the other night I could barely hear out of my left ear.
blurred vision and a horrible headache? have you been having any high blood pressure readings? you should call your doctor… if it is related to high blood pressure it could be signs of preeclampsia… are you getting spots in your vision? definitely call your doctor…
I am 28 years old. I started getting blurred vision rather suddenly and have had it for 3 days now. When I am out in the sun, or looking at a computer screen (pretty much doing anything that involves a lot of light) my vision is blurred. It is in both eyes but mostly my left. However, if I am outside on a nighttime, with minimal light, I seem to be ok.
As far as I am aware, I don’t have diabetes, what could it be?
See your health care provider as soon as possible (ophthalmologist).
Gradual blurring of vision, with no improvement by moving closer or farther away: Visit ophthalmologist-possible cataract (scar tissue forming in the lens of the eye), also check for diabetes or any underlying health problems. And good luck.
I’m 17. Sometimes, I’ll get an onset of blurry vision for about 5 seconds, and then it goes. It typically happens when I’m standing up, and when it happens, I can’t focus my eyes on any object, but I can keep walking as normal. Is this the type of blurred vision diabetics get? I have not been diagnosed as diabetic, but I’m worried I might have diabetes type 2.
Normal BMI, female.
If this is occurring when you stand up, your blood pressure is either dropping too quickly or rising too much when you stand up.
If it occurs while you are walking around, not just when you stand up, then it could be something else.
Problems with blurred vision are definitely a symptom of diabetes, but they are also a symptom of blood pressure issues and needing glasses or a new prescription.
If I were you I’d see my regular doctor first, get your blood pressure and blood sugar tested.
Ask for the HbA1c test. It doesn’t require fasting and it reflects your average blood sugar for the past 3 months. A normal healthy person’s HbA1c will be between 3.5 and 5.5%. It also can detect diabetes that a random or fasting glucose test may miss. (I know this from personal experience).
If yours is over 5.5% you are either pre-diabetic or diabetic, depending on how much over it is.
If your HbA1c and blood pressure are normal, then you may need to get your eyes checked.
Diabetes is the leading cause of preventable new onset blindness in working age adults. You can have diabetic eye disease and not know it as it is painless and often has no symptoms until very advanced stages. Deborah K. Schlossman, M.D., of the Beetham Eye Institute at Joslin Diabetes Center, explains why an annual eye exam and appropriate care can reduce the risk of blindness and increase your chances of preserving sight.
I occasionaly have a blurred vision symptom, no other symptoms, and no pattern. The occurance lasts a couple of minutes, then goes away, no headache or pressure. No head injuries. sometimes weeks apart.
No blood pressure issues, no fever, no other eye problems. No diabetes.
any ideas?
maybe go to a doctor and get your eyes checked…i honestly think that would help.
Diabetes is the leading cause of preventable new onset blindness in working age adults. You can have diabetic eye disease and not know it as it is painless and often has no symptoms until very advanced stages. Deborah K. Schlossman, M.D., of the Beetham Eye Institute at Joslin Diabetes Center, explains why an annual eye exam and appropriate care can reduce the risk of blindness and increase your chances of preserving sight.