Survived the weekend with this forum. This morning GP called at 8.45am just as my kids left for school. I was asked to go to GP straight away , from there I was whisked off to A&E and now admitted in hospital in acute medical unit. Been given a formal diagnosis of diabetes and severe high blood pressure. Had 3 ECGs lots of blood tests and urine tests. Dr was pretty straight- no sugar , cut the salt, loose the weight 12-15 kgs , go on a diet and start exercise.
Got a treadmill ECG tomorrow and seeing a cardiologist. I am certain I will be fine now.
Sadly for me I do not fall in the obese category, just round in shape, never had an alcoholic drink or a cigarette and lived a moderate life all these years. I am 47 years old. Just stress and sleep deprivation.
So to sum it up you don't need to drink or smoke to get sick.
I will keep you posted.