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I am 21.
I am not overweight but I could lose about 10-15 pounds to be at a "good" weight.
My diet is crap and lately I haven't been feeling too well.
I -often- exhibit signs of having low blood sugar and can eat and feel better but if I eat certain things or lots of something then feel sick then too, like start showing signs of having high blood sugar.
Its almost like I can't keep it regulated.
If anyone can help me figure this out that would be awesome.
Friends, relatives, and even those of us on City Data can tell you symptoms we've had and it doesn't mean squat to another person.
You can see a doctor and get a blood test. Tell the doctor exactly how you have been feeling and what has caused that feeling. The doctor can look at A1C (like Oildog suggested) along with many other blood lab measurements to determine if you are, or if you are prone, to diabetes. It's not simply a blood glucos reading that gives them the info. There may be a chemical unbalance in your system that gives high or low readings. It could be something totally unrelated to diabetes. See a doctor and let him/her determin what the problem is, if there even is one.
A side note. The local radio station has a trivia question every day at 10. One day the question was, "Who in your life, do you lie to more than 50% of the time?" Answers were called in, spouse, kids, parents, teacher, boss, etc.
This went on for an hour or better. The final answer, nobody got. The answer is, "Your doctor." Don't make that mistake.
You are 21 and I don't know if you have a doctor or can afford a doctor. When I was 21 I didn't and couldn't. I would call your local chapter of the American Diabetes Association to get any leads on free or inexpensive diabetes screenings. Your local Health Department might do screenings as well.
If you can afford a doctor's visit then, by all means, make an appointment. Your feeling bad could be caused by your "crap" diet rather than diabetes, and he would tell you to eat better. You just don't know.
Diabetes can often be prevented (that's what I'm trying to do for myself). I have been amazed at how severely cutting down white foods makes such a difference. No more white bread, rolls, potatoes, white rice, etc. No more sugar. Sounds severe but it is not and it may be a crucial step in perhaps preventing diabetes. Most certainly eliminating these foods will make you feel better and help you lose weight.
I am 21.
I am not overweight but I could lose about 10-15 pounds to be at a "good" weight.
My diet is crap and lately I haven't been feeling too well.
I -often- exhibit signs of having low blood sugar and can eat and feel better but if I eat certain things or lots of something then feel sick then too, like start showing signs of having high blood sugar.
Its almost like I can't keep it regulated.
If anyone can help me figure this out that would be awesome.
your very first stop is a doctors visit for a blood work up that will tell the tale of your overall health.
DON'T TRY SOME LAME WELL MEANING IDEAS TO SELF CURE 'CAUSE ALL YOU WILL DO IS MAKE YOURSELF SICKER!!!!!!!
I had a diabetes scare about seven years ago . . . . exercising [bike riding and walking] + losing ~20lbs made a huge difference. "Pretty much gone" my doctor remarked then.
Friends, relatives, and even those of us on City Data can tell you symptoms we've had and it doesn't mean squat to another person.
You can see a doctor and get a blood test. Tell the doctor exactly how you have been feeling and what has caused that feeling. The doctor can look at A1C (like Oildog suggested) along with many other blood lab measurements to determine if you are, or if you are prone, to diabetes. It's not simply a blood glucos reading that gives them the info. There may be a chemical unbalance in your system that gives high or low readings. It could be something totally unrelated to diabetes. See a doctor and let him/her determin what the problem is, if there even is one.
A side note. The local radio station has a trivia question every day at 10. One day the question was, "Who in your life, do you lie to more than 50% of the time?" Answers were called in, spouse, kids, parents, teacher, boss, etc.
This went on for an hour or better. The final answer, nobody got. The answer is, "Your doctor." Don't make that mistake.
Elkhunter you are right on...
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Originally Posted by geofra
You are 21 and I don't know if you have a doctor or can afford a doctor. When I was 21 I didn't and couldn't. I would call your local chapter of the American Diabetes Association to get any leads on free or inexpensive diabetes screenings. Your local Health Department might do screenings as well.
If you can afford a doctor's visit then, by all means, make an appointment. Your feeling bad could be caused by your "crap" diet rather than diabetes, and he would tell you to eat better. You just don't know.
Great idea...
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Originally Posted by denofhc
Diabetes can often be prevented (that's what I'm trying to do for myself). I have been amazed at how severely cutting down white foods makes such a difference. No more white bread, rolls, potatoes, white rice, etc. No more sugar. Sounds severe but it is not and it may be a crucial step in perhaps preventing diabetes. Most certainly eliminating these foods will make you feel better and help you lose weight.
You are so right...white bread, white sugar, all starches, potatoes, pasta, rice, corn, peas...even plain oatmeal.
All of the above mentioned raises blood sugars .
Whole grain pasta is what every Diabetic should eat when eating pasta.
Whole grain everything for that matter.
ALL Starches turn into sugar.
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I've been a Type 1 diabetic for over 41 years.
Back when I was a child they didn't have the technology that they have today.
There is no reason why a person today who gets diabetes can't have a long good life if they follow their Doctors orders & do what they say and what your suppose to do.
Because I got diabetes so long ago I now pay for all the complications that comes along with the disease.
Blindness - Ophthalmologist- youll have to see 2 specialist one for the inner eye & one for the outer eye. Once a year for both.
Kidney disease -Nephrologist
Heart disease - Cardiovascular
Feet -Podiatrist
Bad circulation
Neuropathy - loss of feeling, numbness.
Amputations - Vascular Surgeon
Teeth - Dentist
Amputations - Orthotic & Prosthetic Specialist
Take care of yourself. Except the fact you have diabetes is number 1.
Eat what your suppose to eat & exercise daily. Take your medications like your suppose to do. See your Diabetic Dr. every 3 months.
If you don't want to have to see all the Doctors listed above...then take care of yourself. Having to see all those Doctors isn't cheap. Even if you have 2 good health insurances, you'll still have to pay.
If anyone has any questions for me, I'll do my best to tell you what my experiences have been. I will be happy to. Anything to keep anyone from going thru what I have been thru.
Just take care of yourself & do what your suppose to do.
If anyone can help me figure this out that would be awesome.
See a doctor.
I am diabetic...
But only a doctor can tell you what you have. The A1C is a valuable test, I have it done 4 times a year. It's now a finger-prick and is a fast test (if they have the equipment).
Good luck to you.
Rich
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