Hi,
Probably going to be asking the same as many others before, but here goes.
I'm 33, 20st and think I could have diabetes based on symptoms I am experiencing & reading about. I already have high blood pressure.
Today I woke up feeling OK, then was hit by a very fuzzy/dizzy head. It wasn't until later this morning when I'd eaten breakfast that this seemed to clear up properly. I've also noticed today that when I am hungry, it comes on very suddenly and it's like I'm absolutely starving. Most days at work, I also find that I'm to and from the loo pretty often (maybe 4-5 times during the day).
I've also had quite scary 'episodes' before. For example, I was driving up the motorway a while back and suddenly came over dizzy, shaky, sweaty and had to stop to have a drink. Also had a bite to eat and pretty soon I felt better again.
I wonder if I have diabetes and should get tested by the doctor (although I have 6-monthly blood tests when I'm sure he tests me anyway) - anyone else think the same or am I just crazy?
Probably going to be asking the same as many others before, but here goes.
I'm 33, 20st and think I could have diabetes based on symptoms I am experiencing & reading about. I already have high blood pressure.
Today I woke up feeling OK, then was hit by a very fuzzy/dizzy head. It wasn't until later this morning when I'd eaten breakfast that this seemed to clear up properly. I've also noticed today that when I am hungry, it comes on very suddenly and it's like I'm absolutely starving. Most days at work, I also find that I'm to and from the loo pretty often (maybe 4-5 times during the day).
I've also had quite scary 'episodes' before. For example, I was driving up the motorway a while back and suddenly came over dizzy, shaky, sweaty and had to stop to have a drink. Also had a bite to eat and pretty soon I felt better again.
I wonder if I have diabetes and should get tested by the doctor (although I have 6-monthly blood tests when I'm sure he tests me anyway) - anyone else think the same or am I just crazy?