Diabetes runs in my family (both sides, Mom and Dad's), and I'm afraid I might g!
Question:
Diabetes runs in my family (both sides, Mom and Dad's), and I'm afraid I might get it. What are the symptoms??
Can anyone tell me if any of these symptoms that I have or have had in the past are symptoms of diabetes?
- I'm thirsty all the time even tho I drink alot of water
- my skin dried out severly at one time - I'm talking really bad like sandpaper feeling, itchy skin
- the skin under my arms got really dry too and even black and I'm light colored
- recently noticed I tend to sweat more than usual too
- breath has a foul odor almost all the time and I've been to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned and for bad breath remedy but I still have it
Does anyone know if any of these are symptoms of diabetes? Also, can I just call up a doctor and tell him I want to get a test done to see if I have diabetes or not? Thanks
Answers:
Frequent urination, and thirst. Fatigue and blurred vision. But to be certain, go see your physician. Just because you may be at risk doesn't mean you will certainly get diabetes, so long as you take care of yourself.
Those more at risk are overweight people over 40, with poor eating and exercise habits, especially minorities.