Could i be diabetic?

[adamhornsby]

I was telling my friends at college that i tend to feel quite tired, and i require the toilet often, several times a day- i even think i can give the Niagara a run for its money.

But one of them told me they could both be signs of diabetes.

Could I be?

[velvet lady]

go to docs! could be anything, are your friends doctors?

i`m also a tired person, and wee loads, had the tests and it not, so instead, i run loads and feel better

[cruella]

It could be Diabetes but you really need to go and be tested for it from your GP. for it to be ruled out.

[adamhornsby]

I will do

[Panic Button]

Are you often thirsty?

Weeing a lot can just be a symptom of winter, where you don't perspire so much.

Tiredness is a symptom of a student who stays up too late drinking and chatting.

Even so, check with doc.

[adamhornsby]

Im not usually thirsty, i have a bottle of water that i drink throughout the day.

[OBonio]

If you have a Lloyd's pharmacy near you, they do a free diabetes test. But I would go to the docs just to make sure it's not something else.

[cazzz1975]

you may also have a kidney or bladder infection which would explain the tiredness and frequency of urination.

best to get it checked out, a pre diagnosed diabetic could go to the toilet up to 6 times a night.

[Panic Button]

Tiredness in December could also be related to the shortness in daylight hours, as this is known to have an effect on hormones.

In severe cases this can lead to SAD - Seasonally Affected Disorder.

Try to soak up as much daylight as possible. Don't sleep in when the sun is up. Sit near windows when you have a choice.When possible get some exercise outdoors - even if it is a brisk walk to the pub!

[DONNA1458]

these were all symptoms i got in 2002 but the doctors didnt pick up on it they thought i had a kidney infection it wasnt till my eyesight started to go (it returned once i got on insulin) that they did a blood glucose test which turned out to be type 1 diabetic.