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.
I have been urinating 19 times a day a normal amount of urine each time with NO burning. I also feel thirsty all the time but haven’t been drinking an increased amount of water to cause the extra urinating. I went to the doctor and had a fasting blood glucose test because the doctor thought I had type 1 diabetes mellitus. My fasting glucose was 85, however I have typically had low blood sugar. The doctor drew labs to check hemoglobin A1C and urine sample to test for ketones. Is there a possibility I could still have type 1 diabetes?
THANK YOU!
I am 21, I have lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks. I have just been drinking water, no caffeine. I have to wake up in the night to urinate as well as all day. I am extremely thirsty, tired, and have a yeast infection.
Sorry, I forgot to type this a second ago. I weight 120 pounds currently.
Sorry, I forgot to type this a second ago. I weigh 120 pounds currently.
Sorry, I forgot to type this a second ago. I weigh 120 pounds currently, I am 5’3".
Hey Sweetie!
I’m 23 and have had Type One for 18 years. As for one of the previous posts, a lot of Type Ones are not near being in a coma nor put in ICU when diagnosed anymore. Jay Cutler and Elizabeth Perkins are prime examples. While I cannot quote specifics from the articles I’ve read about the two, I feel it’s important to summarize the information I read.
I remember Cutler’s blood sugar being from 400 to 600, and Elizabeth Perkins’ being only in the 200s when diagnosed. (Again, I do not remember the exact numbers! Sorry!) While both numbers are high, it’s a far cry from the 1,369 I was diagnosed at in 1990. Even at 1,369 I was bouncing around the house imitating the Ninja Turtles before my mom took me to the hospital. I was still jumping around at the hospital until they put an IV in each arm, lol. Even then, I was only in ICU for a couple of hours, tops.
Aside from my story, the Elizabeth Perkins article was in Diabetes Forecast, and it mentioned she was trying to find out her condition for years before being diagnosed. Her blood sugar level was always normal even though she had many symptoms of diabetes. Again, I can’t state specifics, but I remember her blood sugar was tested for a few years before a doctor finally told her she had Type One diabetes. She was also in her 40s! So Type One can happen at any time!
As for your blood sugar being 85, it reminds me a lot of what I read about Elizabeth Perkins. You can never be too cautious about your health, no matter what your condition. While I’m a far cry from a doctor, I recommend getting as many tests done as possible. There are many conditions that often go undiagnosed, such as PCOS, thyroid problems, etc. If the tests come back normal, and your symptoms persist, get tests done again. From what you described, it doesn’t sound like you have Type 1 right now, and you are definitely not a typical candidate for Type 2. However, the bottom line is you may have a health problem that needs to be addressed!
Also, ONLY pay for tests to be done by a doctor you truly trust!!! I cannot stress this enough! I have had so many doctors treat me like shit simply because I asked a question about my health. Remember you are not only paying for a service, you are paying for your health. From what you posted, you obviously haven’t been yourself lately, and no one should go through life feeling bad! While it can be expensive, remember to doctor-browse, and if one dismisses your symptoms without explanation, LEAVE!!!!
Finally, if you want to ask more questions about diabetes, I highly recommend http://www.diabetesforums.com/. From what I’ve witnessed, no answers come across as cold or demeaning over there. It’s free, but you do have register.
Your post really touched my heart, and I sincerely hope you find what’s wrong and feel better! It takes a lot of courage to research what may or may not be wrong with your health, and I hope I was able to help a little!
The strangest thing happened. Two weeks ago, my younger sister (28) started having blurred vision. She went to the doctor and was diagnosed with diabetes. This past weekend my younger brother (29) was having dizzy spells. He also went to the doctor and was also diagnosed with diabetes. That seems extremely strange that within a two week period they were both diagnosed diabetes and I was wondering if there maybe more to this, or if they were miss diagnosed. It does run in my family but still it seems weird.
Well, if they do have diabetes then yes it does (now) run in your family. I agree it’s quite a coincidence, but usually a diagnosis of diabetes is done based on monitoring blood sugar readings over a period of time, assuming they are type-2 diabetics and not type 1 (type 1′s don’t produce insulin and need shots to live, while type 2 can’t properly use the insulin they do produce). The usual symptoms are blurred vision, excessive thirst, and frequent urination. You can also be very tired all the time. So I would be very careful and get checked myself. It’s nothing to play with.
I am 15. In the last month, I have been feeling very tired-sleep 10-12 hrs/day. I am always thirsty and am hungry a lot. I also urinate frequently. At times, my urine smells sweet. Are these symptoms of type 1 or 2 diabetes? and I get blood work every 3 months. Is the blood glucose test included in the NORMAL ROUTINE blood work preformed by most doctors?
I get blood work done every three months because I have mild Crohn’s Disease. And I also am taking a medication that regulates my thyroid gland so I shouldn’t be this tired. And type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease just like crohn’s so I was just wondering if there was a chance I had diabetes!
Let me say this: You probably don’t have diabetes. A1cs, the blood test that shows your avg blood sugar level over the past 3 months, is generally included in your routine blood tests. Teens require more sleep than adults, and it’s completely normal to sleep, or want to sleep that much sometimes. Appetite also increases to fuel the body of a growing teen, and as you drink more, you have to pee more. I noticed you have a thyroid condition, and that could very well be the cause of your symptoms. Even on meds, you’re bound to have bad days, and sometimes even then, your medication can cause some sleepiness, although you may be more susceptible to the effects at different times. As a 15 year old, it is highly unlikely that you have diabetes, although it is not unheard of! I was diagnosed last year, soon after I turned 19. If you’re worried, it never hurts to ask your doctor. You see them often enough to easily get it under control if it so happens that you DO have it. Good luck!
Hey all. I’ve noticed lately Ive been urinating alot more then usual. Im a 17 year old female and I decided to keep track for today. I urinated 10 times today between the times of 10am and 10pm. ( this is not counting the times i get up at night, usually once maybe twice) I also kept track of my fluid intake. I drank about 70 ounces of water and about 40 ounces of diet coke.
My urine was always a pale yellow-clear.
Im worried about diabetes (type 1 and insipidus)
Also: I don’t think type 2 is an option for me. I’m not at all overweight and I’m a pretty active person. I eat constantly, but my weight stays the same. I eat dinner and an hour later I will be hungry.
Firstly you need to get some facts right type 2 diabetics are not all overweight and they can be very active. So you could be type 2 but I think you are urinating a lot because you DRINK a lot .If you were type 1 you would have more symptoms than just urinating a lot. But if you thing you are diabetic then you need to talk to your doctor and get tested for diabetes because if you are diabetic then the sooner treatment is started the better
Hey all. I’ve noticed lately Ive been urinating alot more then usual. Im a 17 year old female and I decided to keep track for today. I urinated 10 times today between the times of 10am and 10pm. ( this is not counting the times i get up at night, usually once maybe twice) I also kept track of my fluid intake. I drank about 70 ounces of water and about 40 ounces of diet coke.
My urine was always a pale yellow-clear.
Im worried about diabetes (type 1 and insipidus)
Also: I don’t think type 2 is an option for me. I’m not at all overweight and I’m a pretty active person. I eat constantly, but my weight stays the same. I eat dinner and an hour later I will be hungry.
Firstly you need to get some facts right type 2 diabetics are not all overweight and they can be very active. So you could be type 2 but I think you are urinating a lot because you DRINK a lot .If you were type 1 you would have more symptoms than just urinating a lot. But if you thing you are diabetic then you need to talk to your doctor and get tested for diabetes because if you are diabetic then the sooner treatment is started the better
I watch what I eat and take the Metaformin and still I am getting terrible toe pain from nuropathy and half the time I can’t see to read or write a letter. Is my body still being damaged even though I am doing good at trying to control my blood sugar?????????
Diabetes is a progressive disease and doesn’t start at the time of diagnosis. Most diabetics have had it for a few years prior to diagnosis as their blood sugars were gradually creeping up. As we all know it’s a very individualized disease and you may had had some nerve damage occurring prior to and after diagnosis.
There are specialists that can definitively determine if that’s the case with both your feet and eyes.
I watch what I eat and take the Metaformin and still I am getting terrible toe pain from nuropathy and half the time I can’t see to read or write a letter. Is my body still being damaged even though I am doing good at trying to control my blood sugar?????????
Diabetes is a progressive disease and doesn’t start at the time of diagnosis. Most diabetics have had it for a few years prior to diagnosis as their blood sugars were gradually creeping up. As we all know it’s a very individualized disease and you may had had some nerve damage occurring prior to and after diagnosis.
There are specialists that can definitively determine if that’s the case with both your feet and eyes.
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I wish now I had taken better care of myself. Can I turn this around though? Or at least stop it from getting worse?
A 12 year old girl with Type I Diabetes shows you how she checks her blood sugar level She was diagnosed 6 weeks ago after losing weight rapidly and drinking water all the time.
Symptoms of Diabetes from Diabetes Care Club. We offer information about Symptoms of Diabetes including Diabetes testing supplies take a step forward to Diabetes Self Management. Visit http://www.DiabetesCareClub.com today or call 800-840-7711 for more information about Symptoms of Diabetes. diabetes symptoms, diabetes symptoms, diabeties symptoms, diabetis symptoms, diabetes symptom, type 1 diabetes symptoms