Today when i was doing a couple of chores i felt extremely dizzy,light headed and my knees go weak. i had done a lot of walking and had a meal from burgerking like 3 hrs before.
i told my mom about it and she thought i was faking it so i didnt have 2 do my chores. So im curious as to if i have diabetes and what i should do. please help! i`m really really confused-I had a few HORRIBLE dizzy spells
-i have gianed NO wieght at all and lately ive been glued to my coumputer, little physical activity besides gym class
-ive been REALLY thirsty and hungery even after ive eaten or driken 5 minutes before
about me:
-im 12
-i weight about 135-140punds
-im about 5 ft 6? maybe 7
-im a virgin
-i have yes had my period
-both of my parents have diabetes type 2.
-idont work out everyday but im somewhat active.
-i eat good, a lott of fruits
-i do not have an eating disorder or any other medical problem
-i know im not dyhidradted
-i eat alot =]]
If you need anymore info ill add i Do You Have Diabetes?
Millions of people have diabetes mellitus, commonly called diabetes. You may be surprised to know that many of these people don鈥檛 even know they have it.
Diabetes is a serious disease and should not be ignored. If you have it, correct treatment can help you live a long and healthy life.
What Is Diabetes?
If you have diabetes, your body can鈥檛 make or use insulin. Insulin helps change sugar into energy to keep you alive.
There are different kinds of diabetes. The main ones are type 1 and type 2.
Type 1 Diabetes
This type of diabetes is mostly found in children and young adults. If you have type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin and you must inject insulin daily.
You May:
urinate often
be very thirsty
be very hungry
lose a lot of weight
be very tired
be irritable
have blurred vision
have trouble seeing.
Type 2 Diabetes
Most people with diabetes have this form of the disease. Type 2 is usually found in people over 45, who have diabetes in their family, who are overweight, who don鈥檛 exercise, and who have cholesterol problems. It is also common in certain racial and ethnic groups (blacks, American Indians, and Hispanics) and in women who had diabetes when they were pregnant. If you have type 2 diabetes, your body cannot make enough insulin or correctly use it. Treatment is diabetes pills and sometimes insulin injections, as well as diet and exercise.
You May Have:
any of the symptoms of type 1 diabetes
a lot of infections
cuts or bruises that heal slowly
tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
skin, gum, or bladder infections that keep coming back.
Controlling Diabetes
Daily monitoring and careful control of blood sugar levels are the most important steps to take for people with diabetes. If not treated, diabetes can cause:
High blood sugar (which could make you thirsty, tired, lose weight, urinate often, or give you infections that won鈥檛 go away)
Many serious health problems (which could hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves, or heart).
Warning: Low Blood Sugar
People with diabetes may develop low blood sugar because their blood has too much insulin or other blood sugar-lowering medication or from not eating enough food. It is important to follow the eating and medication schedule your doctor has prescribed to avoid low blood sugar.
Low blood sugar could make you shaky, dizzy, sweaty, hungry, have a headache, have pale skin color, have sudden mood or behavior changes, have clumsy or jerky movements, have difficulty paying attention, feel confused, or have tingling sensations around the mouth.
Taking Care of Your Diabetes
The best way to take care of your diabetes is to make sure the levels or amount of sugar in your blood are near the normal range. This will make you feel better and help you stay healthy.
Your doctor will tell you how often to check your blood sugar level. To do this, you will need to take a drop of your blood and place it on a special test strip. Then a device, called a blood glucose meter, reads the strip. This device measures the amount of sugar in your blood.
Writing down this level, along with the time and date, will help you see how well your treatment plan is working.
Remember:
A person鈥檚 blood sugar level rises after eating any meal that contains carbohydrates or protein. Table sugar (also called ?sucrose) counts as a carbohydrate. Artificial sweeteners, such as saccharin, aspartame (NutraSweet), and sucralose (Splenda), do not count as carbohydrates or fats. They make food taste sweet. But they do not raise blood sugar levels and have little or no calories.
What Else Can You Do?
Eat well-balanced meals. The right amount of healthy food will keep your weight under control and help manage your diabetes.
Your body needs food from the four main food groups every day:
Fruits and vegetables (oranges, apples, bananas, carrots, and spinach)
Whole grains, cereals, and bread (wheat, rice, oats, bran, and barley)
Dairy products (milk, cheese, and yogurt)
Meats, fish, poultry, eggs, dried beans, and nuts.
Remember:
Too much fat and cholesterol in your diet can be very harmful to people with diabetes. Food that is high in fat includes red meat, dairy products (whole milk, cream, cheese, and ice cream), egg yolks, butter, salad dressings, vegetable oils, and many desserts.
Can You Do Anything Else?
Exercise is important for good diabetes control. It usually lowers blood sugar and may help insulin work better. Exercise and a healthy diet can also help you take off extra pounds if you are overweight.
Warning:
Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program. You may need a snack before or during the activity to avoid having low blood sugar while you exercise. If you have a school nurse, ask for a glucose test. If not, some drug stores will do it free. But sounds like you should be checked for diabetes. you should really go see a doctor, because those symptoms are not to be taken lightly. I don't think you have diabetes, especially not type 2 like your parents, but you are at risk, so you might want to watch that. You might have low blood pressure, or even if you don't think so it might just be dehydration, both are manageable and you shouldnt worry too much about it. If your sugar is high you may have the following symptoms:
Extreme Thirst
Fatigue.
Weakness
Weight loss
Frequent Urination\
Blurred vision
If your blood sugar is low you may have the following symptoms; Hunger
Nausea
Weakness
Headache
Sweating
Irritability
Shaking
Confusion
You should have your blood tested at the Dr. Normal Blood Sugars are Fasting/before meals 4.0 - 7.0. mmol/L Two hours after meals it should be 5.0 - 10.0. mmol/L Treating diabetes is best carried out during the early stages of the disease when the consequences can still be controlled and minimized. Such an approach will require an early determination of diabetic symptoms. These diabetic symptoms are:
* Extreme and excessive thirst that is quite abnormal
* Hunger even when meals have recently been taken
* Frequent urination
* Fatigue easily creeps in
* Excessive weight loss at such a short period of time
* Smeared vision
* Nagging impatience that has recently been developed
If you are interested in more info on treatment for type 2 diabetes, you may wish to refer to this site : http://diabetic.best-health-remedy.com/ Drink diet soda. It has no sugar. i think you need to go to the dr because you are a good candidate for diabetes. it runs in your family. |
