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

Diabetes runs in my family (both sides, Mom and Dad's), and I'm afraid I might get it. What are the symptoms??
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.
Reply:Very thirsty all the time. Urinating all the time. Feeling faint


Some of your symptoms are similar but see a doctor quick its not a disease to wait for.
Reply:Looks like diabetes. But don' worry. It's not the end of your world.





A glucose tolerance test is easy and will tell you if you're diabetic. Most type 2 diabetes can be controlled by diet.
Reply:Diabetes runs in my family also, and i am a health major. The symptoms i recognize that could be for diabetes are being thirsty frequently and your skin drying out. Other common symptoms are weight gain and fatigue. You can request a test from your doctor at any time. I just did. It is called a glucose tollerance test. You have to drink a sugar drink and have blood work done to see how your body reacts. I hope everything goes well for you, good luck!
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Reply:You should see a doctor.


Urinating a lot is a sign of diabetes. The bad breath is called ketosis, it is caused by your body being unable to process energy in the normal way; so it has to use a more energy intensive process to fuel you. Talk to your doctor about a test for diabetes


It is dangerous if it isn't managed.
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Reply:It appears that you may have diabetes.





Typical symptoms of diabetes include





* 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.





It is best that you get a proper diagnosis.
Reply:I have the same family genetics also it runs on both sides of my family so I knew I would eventually get it just didn't think I would as soon as I did. I have have it since I was 29 going on three years now. All of the symptoms that you have sounds like you may have it. Yes I would call the doctor they can a fasting blood sugar and or make you drink the glucose and see how that turns out. Good luck and if you do my doctor told me the good thing is it is a controllable disease not curable but unlike cancer you can control it