I keep obsessing over diabetes im so scared of getting it because im overweight and what if I dont lose weight quick enough and end up getting it? I'm soo anxious. I also googled the symptoms and it said tingly feet and hand are a symptom and mine are tingly. I'm so scared. It doesn't help that the healthcare where I live is awful and my doctor refuses to help me when I need her it's making my anxiety so much worse
not everyone who is overweight will develop diabetes. i’ve been in the same exact situation, maybe try switching to a nurse practitioner they are way way way nicer and so much more understanding. anxiety does cause tingling of the feet and hands, but i know it doesn’t change that it’s scary, things are going to be okay and i know that because i’ve been there and i still get to that point on days. im sending you so much love and support and try to challenge yourself with NO googling! i promise that you will be okay and i really hope you can find someone who listens to you and a professional to be there for you when you really need it.
I'm just so anxious because my dad was overweight and had diabetes and sleep apnea. And my mom told me that blurry eyes are a symptom and I started having my eyes blur right before I ate rn. I'm gonna try to switch doctors because im really scared
@Anonymous the same thing has been happening to me, it’s really stressing me out as well, i know exactly what you’re talking about. maybe ask for them to check your blood sugar and keep it monitored. you can be a step ahead. usually you’re able to check reviews on doctors/nurse practitioners and check if they take your insurance! diabetes runs in my family as well. i believe you’ll overcome this, i know you can.
@dreadfulskies Thank you, I'm in canada so we get assigned a family doctor at birth and there's also a shortage of doctors. If I want to change doctors it could take a while but I can't stand her so maybe ill try. I also won't have access to the clinic and can only use the free clinics that are crappier. So its really annoying. I do want to get tested but im very scared tbh what if my results are bad
@Anonymous if your results come out bad the best thing about a doctor is that they can help you treat it, it’s something you can manage with help of medication and some lifestyle changes. i unfortunately don’t know much about how canada operates when it comes to doctors and things, do some research and see if you can switch doctors. a good doctor will make a very very big difference in how you’re feeling. i’ve been struggling recently with my health and a lot of tests are being ran on me. be an advocate for yourself, don’t let them dismiss you. especially letting them know your dad had diabetes because that will make them want to check even more. i understand where you’re coming from 100%.
I am also overweight and I have controlled diabetes as well as sleep apnea. There is a simple blood test called an A1c. It will tell you definitively if you have it, or are at risk for developing it. They also usually test your fasting blood sugar at the same time. A decent Dr. would not deny you that test if you were concerned about diabetes. Even if you do have it, there are plenty of steps that you can take to prevent it and/or control it.
And like how do you control it, is it expensive? Do you have to not eat carbs or sugar
Yes, you can both prevent it as well as control/reverse it. You may have to ask for the A1C test. It is part of the regular blood work I do every 6 months. You should discuss this with your doctor. They will be in the best position to help you.
The brain is a powerful thing. It will make you feel tingles and pains if thats what youre focused on. Diabetes is such a common and manageable disease and not something to fear, but regardless you dont have it. Relax and focus on how you can care for yourself in the current moment. Have a good day friend.
I exercise most days by walking. I also take a very inexpensive medication every day to keep things in check. I still eat what I want. I just do it in moderation. My last A1C was at a level that’s consistent with someone that doesn’t have diabetes.
Is it ever possible to like reverse it? And did it show on normal blood work as well or just the a1c
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