Hi everyone,
I have recently had problems, some of which have been there for a while. Some are new. My blood test was normal. Nevertheless, I would be grateful if someone could read this and tell me if it sounds like anything, or if you have any thoughts, or if you are familiar with anything that has diabetes-like syptoms. Very grateful...
My urine smells of sugar (not currently taking antibiotics, no infections). First thing in the morning is the only time it smells like normal urine. Members of my family have been brave enough to smell it in a container, and they agree that it smells strongly of sugar, and only of sugar. This is not a one-off. It is the same pattern every day to a greater or lesser degree. Even my skin sometimes smells sweet, as does my breath on occasions.
I have slow healing wounds (up to two months for cuts to heal, two weeks for a light scratch).
I am a very diligent washer but get regular fungal infections in groin area. I have had no sexual contact of any kind. Currently I have what appears to be oral thrush. Recently had ringworm on my right hand.
Recurring ear infections requiring antibiotics and once even hospitalisation. Endless stye’s on my eyelids, often weekly or even more frequently.
Cracked lips, dry mouth, drink a fair bit, go to the bathroom a fair bit, often at night. Not to the point where I would consider it a huge problem. Just an annoyance.
Constant, serious urinary infections that don’t get cured by antibiotics. Lab tests have shown that the bacteria has no resistance to antibiotics. No prostate problems. It was because of these infections and the presence of sugar in my urine that my GP recommended I get tested for diabetes.
Reduced peripheral vision in right eye (machine-tested by an ophthalmologist). Drooping right upper eyelid. Right eye pupil smaller than left. Right eye pointing slightly wrong direction. Tiny veins growing over my right cornea. (Further tests pending).
Headaches after meals, almost every day, but not every single day.
Various neurological problems including a bad right shoulder which is taking more than a year to heal in spite of steroids (which helped).
Whole areas of tiny blood vessels under my skin can burst - anything from a quarter of an inch to several inches across. It looks as if I have a large blood red birth mark or as if I’ve stained my skin with strong red dye. (A doctor has confirmed that blood vessels are responsible). This can happen on my face, my hands or my legs. Apparently, this is sometimes an autoimmune disorder.
I am otherwise fit and healthy. I am of lean build and am the perfect weight for my height. Always have been. I eat healthily and always have done.
Even though my urine smells of sugar, my lab blood test show normal blood sugar. This was a generic lab blood test which included a wide range of tests and many vials of blood.
I obviously don’t have diabetes, so does anyone have any ideas? If not, then I’m tired of the whole thing and am inclined just to ignore it all as much as possible.
Very grateful.
James
I have recently had problems, some of which have been there for a while. Some are new. My blood test was normal. Nevertheless, I would be grateful if someone could read this and tell me if it sounds like anything, or if you have any thoughts, or if you are familiar with anything that has diabetes-like syptoms. Very grateful...
My urine smells of sugar (not currently taking antibiotics, no infections). First thing in the morning is the only time it smells like normal urine. Members of my family have been brave enough to smell it in a container, and they agree that it smells strongly of sugar, and only of sugar. This is not a one-off. It is the same pattern every day to a greater or lesser degree. Even my skin sometimes smells sweet, as does my breath on occasions.
I have slow healing wounds (up to two months for cuts to heal, two weeks for a light scratch).
I am a very diligent washer but get regular fungal infections in groin area. I have had no sexual contact of any kind. Currently I have what appears to be oral thrush. Recently had ringworm on my right hand.
Recurring ear infections requiring antibiotics and once even hospitalisation. Endless stye’s on my eyelids, often weekly or even more frequently.
Cracked lips, dry mouth, drink a fair bit, go to the bathroom a fair bit, often at night. Not to the point where I would consider it a huge problem. Just an annoyance.
Constant, serious urinary infections that don’t get cured by antibiotics. Lab tests have shown that the bacteria has no resistance to antibiotics. No prostate problems. It was because of these infections and the presence of sugar in my urine that my GP recommended I get tested for diabetes.
Reduced peripheral vision in right eye (machine-tested by an ophthalmologist). Drooping right upper eyelid. Right eye pupil smaller than left. Right eye pointing slightly wrong direction. Tiny veins growing over my right cornea. (Further tests pending).
Headaches after meals, almost every day, but not every single day.
Various neurological problems including a bad right shoulder which is taking more than a year to heal in spite of steroids (which helped).
Whole areas of tiny blood vessels under my skin can burst - anything from a quarter of an inch to several inches across. It looks as if I have a large blood red birth mark or as if I’ve stained my skin with strong red dye. (A doctor has confirmed that blood vessels are responsible). This can happen on my face, my hands or my legs. Apparently, this is sometimes an autoimmune disorder.
I am otherwise fit and healthy. I am of lean build and am the perfect weight for my height. Always have been. I eat healthily and always have done.
Even though my urine smells of sugar, my lab blood test show normal blood sugar. This was a generic lab blood test which included a wide range of tests and many vials of blood.
I obviously don’t have diabetes, so does anyone have any ideas? If not, then I’m tired of the whole thing and am inclined just to ignore it all as much as possible.
Very grateful.
James
