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I just had a physical (no blood work) and everything was fine, but I'm starting to worry that I could have diabetes since it runs in my family (Type 2, all grandparents have it, lost a grandmother to it, and my father is borderline, but they are all 50+ pounds over weight).
I'm in my mid 20s and about 10 pounds over weight but working on it. I think I eat pretty healthy and exercise, but now religiously.
The symptoms I have is sweet smelling urine (normally after I eat something sweet like ice cream), my feet go numb if sitting criss cross for example and are always cold, when the weather is cost my always turn white or go numb/tingle, and I do have very dry skin (been seeing an allergist for allergies and I have eczema). I'm also always tired with the allergist thinks its because of my allergies and I just started getting weekly injects that should start helping in a few months.
But what do you all think? Is this cause to run screaming to the doctor? I had blood work done about 2 years ago and everything was normal.
First of all, the genetics of diabetes are complicated. For a good explanation of the chances that diabetes will be passed from generation to generation, see this link: Genetics of Diabetes - American Diabetes Association
Without a doubt, diet is the most important variable in diabetes, and-- unlike genetics-- one which can actually be controlled. If your diet is heavy on carbs and sugars, and you are experiencing some symptoms of diabetes, your body may be giving you some early warning signs.
Exercise is a big factor too. Put simply, sendentary people are more at risk than active people.
JamesGirl, the symptoms you listed may or may not be tied to diabetes. Many conditions (thyroid disease, for example) can exhibit some similar characteristics. Although you have diabetes in your family, the fact that you are eating healthy and exercising religiously is extremely significant. With a healthy lifestyle, you may well stave off the disease for a very long time. Still, your doctor should test your blood sugar periodically to assure that you are staying on the right track.
So continue seeing your doctor, yes. Running is good, but screaming-- um, not necessary. Stress is always best avoided! Don't obsess over this; manage it.
The nice thing about Type II Diabetes is that it can be managed. We have Type II Diabetes in our family as well. My father was not religious regarding maintaining a strict diet but he was religious about exercising at least 4 days a week. He is 66 and only started metformin 2 years ago and his blood sugar is well controlled on this medication. He is thin and still works full time and works out at the gym. He is doing well. I spoke to an endocrinologist about this and he said that most diabetics are capable of being medication free well into their elderly years if they maintain strict diet and exercise.
It's still debateable whether diet or exercise is more important. They are both important but from my experience, I would rather have a person be active and work out for an hour 4-5 times per week and be less strict with their diet because exercise causes the tissues to be less insulin resistant and take up glucose.
I'm kind of blunt with my patients who have strong family history of diabetes and insulin resistance. I tell them very simply: "It's time to start adopting an athletic and active lifestyle" because it's true. Diabetics need to be active and it will improve your quality of life particularly as you get older. I joke with them and tell them "You may not have been a jock in your former life but you're going to be one now"
Anyone can get type 2 diabetes. Risk factors are being overweight, bad diet, lack of exercise. Genetics are also a risk factor and if you don't exercise, are overweight and eat a bad diet it probably won't 'skip' your generation.
Anyone can get type 2 diabetes. Risk factors are being overweight, bad diet, lack of exercise. Genetics are also a risk factor and if you don't exercise, are overweight and eat a bad diet it probably won't 'skip' your generation.
I am type 2. My doctor is type 2. She stands a full 5'7" tall and weighs in at a restounding 119 pounds.
It's not the person, it's the diet we have today. Carbs are killers. We should have 200 a day. So go to Mickey D's and eat. It's 50+ carbs. You want to eat healthy? Try a garden fresh sand at Arby's. 75 carbs.
Sorry, I have a different medical problem that caused diabetes. So I have other issues. I lost 60% of my intestines in a fight with Gangreen. It also damaged my pancreas. hahahaha Doc said, why weren't you in here earlier? The next doc asked me, and I kid you not. "Why the hell aren't you dead?"
So, I've survied, I've fought back. Twice, I'm a cancer survivor. We do what we gotta do and then give our kids a bad time. haha
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Now, excercise and eat right to minimise your risk of developing.
Any ideas?
