How do you know if...

Dragonshadow · 01-10-2004, 06:54 AM

... if someone is diabetic? This might be a strange question, but if anyone knows...
Cheers.
DS

Jorath Calar · 01-10-2004, 07:10 AM

The big hump on their back and one leg shorter than the other usually gives it away...

Actually people with diabetes are just normal people and you can't see it on them in anyway, not that I know at least or have noticed, I know 3 people that are diabetec.

Nerull · 01-10-2004, 07:10 AM

Honestly, if you suspect someone is diabetic, convince them to go to the doctor and get tested. That is the best method, and I would recommending doing that as soon as possible. Trust me, I work in a hospital in a part of the US with a very high rate of diabetes. I see people wheeling around all of the time missing limbs because they didn't get tested until it was too late. Diabetes, while all too common, is not something to mess with. In other words, if you suspect that you or someone else has diabetes, schedule an appointment at the first opportunity to see a doctor and get tested.

Smoothie · 01-10-2004, 07:35 AM

Diabetes is usually first diagnosed or indicated by sugar in the urine. So whenever you go to doctors for physical and they ask for urine they do a diptest with a little stick that indicates sugar levels and whether they are normal. After that they can further run tests to confirm if the sugar is in fact due to lack of or poor production of insulin.

Diabetes is hereditary and is commonly found in those with obesity. However, once you get diabetes weight loss does not eliminate the disease but may help control it.

For more info go here:
http://www.diabetes.org/homepage.jsp

[ 01-10-2004, 08:41 AM: Message edited by: Smoothie ]

Bungleau · 01-10-2004, 10:18 AM

There are several tests that are performed to determine if you're diabetic. A simple sugar test (how much sugar is in your blood or urine) is one, but the most effective, as I understand it, is something called an A1C test. This measures your sugar levels for the past several months, so you get a long-term reading, not something that could be spiked from a recent Krispy Kreme or twelve [img]smile.gif[/img]

I don't have diabetes, but both of my parents have Type-2 diabetes (formerly known as adult-onset diabetes). According to my doctor, if one of your parents has diabetes, you have a 70% chance of developing it. With two parents, it's 95%... so I'm taking actions now to delay its arrival as long as I can. It may never show up (there is that 5% chance [img]smile.gif[/img] ), but paying attention to controlling factors now (like losing weight and eating healthily) can increase your odds.

Best bet: check with your doctor, who will schedule the appropriate blood or urine tests to find out.

Intrepid · 01-10-2004, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nerull:
In other words, if you suspect that you or someone else has diabetes, schedule an appointment at the first opportunity to see a doctor and get tested.

I agree with what you are saying,
but how do you suspect this?
are there symptoms which would point to diabeties?

InjaYew · 01-10-2004, 10:34 AM

http://www.diabetes-and-symptoms.com/index.php3

Dragonshadow · 01-11-2004, 09:24 AM

Thanks guys.
One of my friends said she thought I might be diabetic because I drink a lot and keep twitching for no reason.

01-10-2004, 07:10 AM	#3
Nerull Lord Ao Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 53 Posts: 2,069	Honestly, if you suspect someone is diabetic, convince them to go to the doctor and get tested. That is the best method, and I would recommending doing that as soon as possible. Trust me, I work in a hospital in a part of the US with a very high rate of diabetes. I see people wheeling around all of the time missing limbs because they didn't get tested until it was too late. Diabetes, while all too common, is not something to mess with. In other words, if you suspect that you or someone else has diabetes, schedule an appointment at the first opportunity to see a doctor and get tested. __________________ [img]\"ubb/noncgi/smiles/new/ghoul.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br />\"The middle class pays all of the taxes, does all of the work.<br />The lower class exists just to scare the middle class.\"<br />-George Carlin

01-10-2004, 07:35 AM	#4
Smoothie Manshoon Join Date: October 7, 2001 Location: None Age: 55 Posts: 186	Diabetes is usually first diagnosed or indicated by sugar in the urine. So whenever you go to doctors for physical and they ask for urine they do a diptest with a little stick that indicates sugar levels and whether they are normal. After that they can further run tests to confirm if the sugar is in fact due to lack of or poor production of insulin. Diabetes is hereditary and is commonly found in those with obesity. However, once you get diabetes weight loss does not eliminate the disease but may help control it. For more info go here: http://www.diabetes.org/homepage.jsp [ 01-10-2004, 08:41 AM: Message edited by: Smoothie ] __________________ [url]\"http://dicemen.phpwebhosting.com/dicemen/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">Of Dice and Men</a>

01-10-2004, 10:18 AM	#5
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	There are several tests that are performed to determine if you're diabetic. A simple sugar test (how much sugar is in your blood or urine) is one, but the most effective, as I understand it, is something called an A1C test. This measures your sugar levels for the past several months, so you get a long-term reading, not something that could be spiked from a recent Krispy Kreme or twelve [img]smile.gif[/img] I don't have diabetes, but both of my parents have Type-2 diabetes (formerly known as adult-onset diabetes). According to my doctor, if one of your parents has diabetes, you have a 70% chance of developing it. With two parents, it's 95%... so I'm taking actions now to delay its arrival as long as I can. It may never show up (there is that 5% chance [img]smile.gif[/img] ), but paying attention to controlling factors now (like losing weight and eating healthily) can increase your odds. Best bet: check with your doctor, who will schedule the appropriate blood or urine tests to find out. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

01-10-2004, 06:54 AM	#1
Dragonshadow Quth-Maren Join Date: February 17, 2003 Location: Portsmouth Age: 34 Posts: 4,145	... if someone is diabetic? This might be a strange question, but if anyone knows... Cheers. DS

01-10-2004, 07:10 AM	#2
Jorath Calar Harper Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 4,706	The big hump on their back and one leg shorter than the other usually gives it away... Actually people with diabetes are just normal people and you can't see it on them in anyway, not that I know at least or have noticed, I know 3 people that are diabetec.

01-10-2004, 10:34 AM	#7
InjaYew Zhentarim Guard Join Date: December 31, 2003 Location: SE Tornado Belt Age: 63 Posts: 341	http://www.diabetes-and-symptoms.com/index.php3

01-11-2004, 09:24 AM	#8
Dragonshadow Quth-Maren Join Date: February 17, 2003 Location: Portsmouth Age: 34 Posts: 4,145	Thanks guys. One of my friends said she thought I might be diabetic because I drink a lot and keep twitching for no reason.

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