I think I might have diabetes what should I do?

[Anonymous]

I haven't been to the doctor in over 4 years. I have been quite obese and wasn't taking care of my health. For the past 2 years i have noticed that i get thirsty very often and i have a dry mouth and this went on for several months. I was always in denial and thought maybe i just have IBS and an overreactive bladder. But i thought this year i would make a change and try to diet and exercise. Well, after losng 10 pounds i noticed im less thirsty know and don't have to pee as much. But i completely eliminated sugar out of my diet. Know i am convinced it's diabetes. I have been reading online that type 2 diabetes can go away after losing several pounds and im about 5'8 and 235 pounds know which isn't too bad but before i was almost 250. Im not sure what to do should i go to the doctor? The symptoms have gotten better after losing some weight. Im thinking i should at least try to get down to 220 pounds before i see a doctor. But im not sure what should i do?

[SecretsofKB]

Nurse here. I'll always tell people if they have any concerns about their own health, they really shouldn't hesitate to see their doctor. Either the doctor confirms your suspicions and you get treatment, or they find something simple or nothing at all and you can resume your normal life.

In your case, diabetes, no matter the type, need to be diagnosed by your doctor and a management plan and education in place for your diabetes. I've seen plenty of patients that have lost toes, feet, and legs due to undiagnosed or improperly managed diabetes.

Go get seen by your doctor.

[NotTacocaT6969]

Your weight is irrelevant to when you should see a doctor.


Technically you should’ve gone to the doctor the moment you noticed something was off regardless of the condition of your body.


A simple blood test is all that is needed to test for diabetes.


If you do have diabetes and you’re bettering your life WITHOUT also treating the diabetes, you are effectively destroying your internal organs and setting yourself up for years of misery.


Go to the doctor.

[ImalwaysrightOK]

Go to your doctor and ask for a glucose blood test and urine screening for sugars.

[midnightmoon05]

For 5’8 you should weight around 180. Continue to work on eating healthy, balanced diet. Lose the weight… a lot of your health problems will go away.
All these info are online …

I learned dr. just give out meds. Before telling you to try working it on your own. Pills are easy way out…

yiu may need 2-3 years to get better.

up to you.

[Quackthulu2]

Talk to a doctor, get a definitive diagnosis, and find a treatment plan.

[Anonymous]

Go to the pharmacy and get a self-testing kit.

[gorydetails]

so go to the doctor.

[In_Trance]

Get a professional diagnosis

[helva]

See a doctor.