recently i started having some of the symptoms of type I diabetes, such as the frequent urination and some loss of feeling in areas, not a lot though. anyway, i was just wondering how fast the disease appears. i had all kinds of blood work done in january and nothing was abnormal, so i was just wondering if it couldve appeared since then. thanks for any help.
blondy2061h
03-19-2006, 12:45 AM
Yes, it could have appeared since then. I believe mine developed over a year, but I know some people can get it within days.
jaboop35
03-19-2006, 02:22 AM
does it matter that i dont know of anyone in my family that has had diabetes? and that the only symptoms are the urination issue and the slight loss of sensation?
blondy2061h
03-19-2006, 10:46 AM
No, that doesn't matter at all. Diabetes can run in families, but it can also affect anyone,
fishdude
03-19-2006, 04:29 PM
Type I afflicts young people more frequently than adults and can come on quite suddenly. Type II is more progressive, occuring over time and afflicts adults more frequently than young people. Having said that, young people can and do contract Type II and adults can and do contract Type I, they are just not as likely to do so. If you are a young person, there is a greater possibility that you have recently contracted the auto immune virus that destroys the beta cells in the pancreas, causing Type I. If you are an adult, it is not as likely. To be on the safe side either way, you should get to a Doctor and get tested for Diabetes. Then, you'll know for sure. There may be other factors contributing to these symptoms besides Type I or Type II Diabetes and you need to know if that is the case, also. Another visit to your Doctor certainly won't hurt you.
Mommyof4
03-19-2006, 07:10 PM
Anytime you question your health, you should see a Dr and have them confirm or deny your issues. As far as how fast Type 1 hits, pretty fast! You can have very rapid spikes and drops with Type 1 so it is pretty unlikely that it is what you are dealing with. '
The frequent urination could be due to many things including too much caffeine, which is a diuretic. Loss of feeling is usually a long term complication so it is also unlikely that would be caused by a new diagnosis of diabetes. Your Dr should be understanding about your concerns so I think your best bet is to make an appt and let him/her know. Good luck
VAUXHALL OMEGA
03-19-2006, 08:19 PM
If you are thinking diabetes, just go to your doctor and ask for a simple blood test, if the sugar level is normal than it is not diabetes! Are you losing weight, excessive thirst is the main one, and I mean so excessive that your stomach feels filled with so much fluid you feel sick! hence the reason for wanting to keep urinating due to excessive fluid intake!
Also if you are anxious about having diabetes, anxiety alone can make people want to go to the loo more often. Also another point, you mentiom loss of feeling, you are describing a symptom of nerve damage which is a complication of diabetes after years of bad control! this is not an initial sympton of diabetes!
Please try to stop worrying, get the blood test, and hopefully it will be fine.
Best of luck
SamQKitty
03-19-2006, 09:50 PM
You mentioned that you had bloodwork in January. When did the symptoms start? Was it before or after January? And...key point here...did you have a cold or some type of virus? Type 1 is usually occurs after a virus. The body's immune system, in fighting the virus, mistakes the beta cells of the pancreas for viral cells, so it attacks and destroys the beta cells. That's why T1 usually comes on fairly quickly.
