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 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.
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
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my mother and family flatly refuse to believe that falling sugar levels affect your judgement and amke you irritable which is especially hilarious given that she always complained bitterly about my father’s lack fo sympathy to her health problems.
the worse one are the ones who think they know but are unaware about haow extensive and complicated diabetes is.
is she the one with the diabetes or are you? If it is you and she doesn’t believe you, then have her talk to your doctor. My daughter was diagnosed with type one when she was 10 and I definitely understand what you are talking about. Also, if it is you with the falling levels, you have to start realizing when it is starting and taking measures to help yourself. Sometime you can do things when you are too low (like ignore it) which can hurt you badly.
Good Luck!!
Children can get both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, but the signs and symptoms of the two forms are very similar. Look for excessive thirst, urination, weight loss, hunger and fatigue as potential signs of diabetes 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
i have a lot of the symptoms of diabetes.
-excessive thirst.
-excessive hunger.
-i have to pee a lot.
-weight loss(12lbs. in one month. not good for me since i now weigh 108lbs.)
-shaking(A LOT)
i am 15.
my grandma and grandpa have it.
my mom is taking me wd. to see if i do have diabetes.
and if i do have it i would like to know what would be happening.
well the symptoms you have is signs of diabetes…but what you can do to help is run on a treadmil or some sort of exercise…it really helps…gluck
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.
Children can get both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, but the signs and symptoms of the two forms are very similar. Look for excessive thirst, urination, weight loss, hunger and fatigue as potential signs of diabetes with help from a pediatrician in this free video on preventing medical problems in children.