Signs of Diabetes

I’m scared I’m developing diabetes complications. Type 1 for 14 years? 9

I’m sixteen years old, I haven’t been taking care of my diabetes. I’m scared that it’s all caught up with me and I’m developing complications. I’ve had a lot of stress in my life and I know that’s no excuse for harming my own health, but I have. Now I’m scared I can’t turn it around and that it’s too late! (Oh and for the assholes that come on diabetes questions and don’t realize that type 1 and type 2 are different from each other, don’t answer this. I’m not overweight and I didn’t get diabetes from being issues such as that. I’m type 1, it’s genetic.) Anyways, my first toe on my right foot feels not completely numb, but a little. Like there’s not enough circulation in my feet. When I press on my legs there’s an indent in it from water retention, but it’s not from retaining water like periods or pregnancy! It’s been there for a few months. My heels are hard, like the skin is really tough and it wasn’t always like that. You can’t tell looking at it but feels it is really awful. Sometimes my back right where my kidneys are have this sharp pain, and I can see but I see so many little spots in like the light if I’m looking up at the sky when it’s bright out and stuff. (not the spots you see from looking at a light too long, like floating stuff. but I can still see.) I’m going to my doctor, but I’m scared. Of knowing that I have complications and stuff. And of laser surgery and all of that! I wish now I had taken better care of myself. Can I turn this around though? Or at least stop it from getting worse?
Sorry about all the typos in there, I didn’t realize I had so many. I was typing kind of fast.
You’re welcome Zack, but I’d see a doctor. I’m sure you’d be in a much worse condition (dead) if you were a diabetic for 2 long years without insulin.
Sonj, I appreciate your concern my having diabetes hasn’t made my life as difficult as you’re making it sound. I wasn’t referring to my life sucking (which it really hasn’t in a lot of ways.) because of diabetes. But what HAS happened in my life made me attempt suicide twice, things I have no business mentioniong. I’ve been to theropy for it though. I went to the gym last night, and have been eating healthier. I’m going to keep it up and hopefully restore my health.
wmponygirl and dingding, your answers were the best. There were so many great answers though. I’m glad to know that I’m not alone in all of this. You both made me realize that the most and have more hope in most of this being reversable. So thank you so so much for your answers!

It’s no use telling you to stop worrying. Once we realize what a royal mess we have made of our health and make the decision to do something about it, we start to worry over everything. You are always going to worry about your diabetes and every little cold/illness. I am and will always be the same way. I as diagnosed at 13 and in the middle of the rebellious teenage years. I sometimes wish I had been diagnosed at a very young age so that I could have grown up with the lifestyle.

I am now running into complications as well. I started getting laser treatments for retinopathy late last year. Not fun. I have the water retention also. My doc called it "pitting" and sent me to a nephrologist. I was very lucky in that aspect because he said that after looking at my blood work my kidneys were still functioning pretty well. He put me on a bp medicine that also has a diuretic in it.

I can give you some advice about what works for me but nothing beats going to a doctor. The lower back pain may be from kidney infections/UTI’s. That is some thing that we diabetics are prone to. As for your feet, this might sound like a pretty standard answer but regular exercise helps. It keeps the blood flowing. Also be sure to check your feet FREQUENTLY for blisters/injuries. I have problems with dry skin on my feet and I am always rubbing lotion into them.

It’s never too late to start living a healthier lifestyle. Some of these conditions can’t be reversed, but they can be treated and the progression delayed. Don’t focus on the past. That’s not going to change anything. You have to focus on what’s ahead of you so that you can get back on track.

I am also available for email so don’t hesitate to fire off a message if you need anything.

Good luck!

Oops, I Dropped the Pen -Diabetes Type 1 Blood Sugar Test 25

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Sudden Blurred vision – What could it be? 1

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.

Does anyone have experience with NLD complications from diabetes? 1

I personally do not, but I have known people who had them. It is a bother to have these and they are slow to resolve. Keep working with the people at the county health office and they can help you with your concerns.

11) Diabetes Blood Sugar – (www.YourHealthStartsHere.com) 0

http://www.yourhealthstartshere.com
What is the blood sugar level?
The blood sugar level is the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is also known as serum glucose level. It is expressed as millimoles per litre (mmol/l).
Normally, blood glucose levels stay within narrow limits throughout the day: 4 to 8mmol/l. But they are higher after meals and usually lowest in the morning.
In diabetes the blood sugar level moves outside these limits until treated. Even with good control of diabetes, the blood sugar level will still at times drift outside this normal range.
Why control blood sugar levels?
For reasons that are not well understood, when very high levels of blood glucose are present for years, it leads to damage of the small blood vessels.
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This is part 2 of a 25-minute video follows four people with diabetes as they live their lives to the fullest while using insulin. This section is about blood glucose testing and management.

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Symptoms in children with type 1 diabetes include excessive thirst, urination, hunger and weight loss. Look for subtle signs of type 1 diabetes in children, such as yeast infections, with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.

Expert: David Hill
Contact: www.capefearpediatrics.com
Bio: Dr. David Hill is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and vice president of Cape Fear Pediatrics in Wilmington, N.C.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

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Diabetes Diet Guidelines : Diabetes & Blood Sugar Regulation 2

Discover the importance of controlling blood sugars for a diabetic diet in this free healthy living video.

Expert: Brenda Thompson
Bio: Brenda Thompson is a registered dietician and professional chef with the Westlake Market H.E.B. in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Drew Noah

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Do I Have Diabetes? 0

What are the symptoms of diabetes?
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Type 1 diabetes- vision complications 3

Kat Robeson, who has Type 1 Diabetes, talks about her diagnosis and the eye complications influenced by her diabetes. For more health related videos, visit http://www.icyou.com

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