Diabetes? What are the symptoms of type 2? + alcoholism?!
Question: Diabetes!? What are the symptoms of type 2!? + alcoholism!?
In a nutshell, I suspect that I may have type 2 diabetes!. I know that the symptoms include frequent urination, thirst, and often tiredness; but I have also been lightheaded lately- to the point of almost passing out!. I am an alcoholic, which is bad all around; I know this!. BUT, I generally have very good eating habits!. I eat square meals every time I eat, to be sure that I get the recommended amount of fruits and veggies, and whole grains, etc!. I have also heard that excercise helps control type 2 diabetes, and I excercise 2-4 times a week- pretty intensely!. I guess what my question would be is: I'm not sure if the symptoms I'm experiencing are due to the drinking, or to diabetes!. Is there a way to distinguish between the two, aside from getting a blood glucose test!? I don't really have the money to see a doc right now, and I basically do every thing else right except for drinking, so I am trying to figure out a way to distinguish between the two!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
parkermb is right!.!.!.you sound like you want to avoid MD!.
You need fasting blood tests!.!.!.get a comprehensive blood test!.!.!.ask for liver function panel & kidney function!.
Diabetics are also sometimes depressed in mood!.
As for your alcoholism problem it sounds like you know it, but want to minimize it as a problem so you don't need to stop!.!.!. drinking will make diabetes & kidneys worse!.
The only way to distinguish between the 2 without going to the MD is to stop drinking & see if symptoms go away!.
However I get the feeling that's not an option for you!.
If I may: call Intergroup or AA in your area & go to a group!.!.!.if you don't like 1 group try another!. Another option is to get into therapy with a professional social worker or psychologist to talk about what keeps you drinkng!.
I really wish you the best!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You need fasting blood tests!.!.!.get a comprehensive blood test!.!.!.ask for liver function panel & kidney function!.
Diabetics are also sometimes depressed in mood!.
As for your alcoholism problem it sounds like you know it, but want to minimize it as a problem so you don't need to stop!.!.!. drinking will make diabetes & kidneys worse!.
The only way to distinguish between the 2 without going to the MD is to stop drinking & see if symptoms go away!.
However I get the feeling that's not an option for you!.
If I may: call Intergroup or AA in your area & go to a group!.!.!.if you don't like 1 group try another!. Another option is to get into therapy with a professional social worker or psychologist to talk about what keeps you drinkng!.
I really wish you the best!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
okay, so you know that diet is key,!.!.!.do you know that booze breaks down into sugar!? and diabetics cannot process sugar well,!.!.!.!.
you need to see a doc, get a fasting blood test for type 2 diabetes, & since you already recognize a drinking problem, maybe you should quit drinking!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
you need to see a doc, get a fasting blood test for type 2 diabetes, & since you already recognize a drinking problem, maybe you should quit drinking!.Www@Answer-Health@Com