Author Topic: DIABETES:The Silent Killer. (Read 5385 times)

Crixx_Creww · « **on:** September 28, 2006, 03:16:19 PM »

Alot of us may have family with it and think they know what its like to have diabetes but trust me, nothing like actualyl having it to truly open your eyes to the truths about it.

please take the time to visit this website and educate yourself on diabetes and your risk of it.
http://www.diabetes.org/risk-test.jsp

Any questions you may have, please feel free to ask.

Carigamers · « **on:** September 28, 2006, 03:16:19 PM »

Red Paradox · « **Reply #1 on:** September 28, 2006, 03:49:53 PM »

...............................

I have a history of Diabetes in my family and to be honest I think I may have to get a blood test to determine if I have it or not...because quite frankly...the possibilities of me having it now is........"sigh"......

.....jah boy.......

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2006, 04:19:44 PM »

then dont stick flip, you young enough and fit enough to deal with it if you find out now.
I know as men thas not soemthing we like to do eh, figure we could just tank what ever physical ailment comes our way, buh diabetes ah man that does move breathless under cover.

You may not even need a blood test, a simple urine test could go a long way in determining if you have diabetes.
THats how i found out about mine, from a routine urine test for school.

Dont be bashfull guys, check the website out, check the symptoms of type 1 or juvenile diabetes.

Take the risk assesment test.

Some common symptoms assosiated with diabetes are
Increased thirst for WATER. Not just any liquid but water in particular.
If you were accustomed drinking alcohol and then suddenly couldnt tolerate it as much, like if yu could take bout 4 screw drivers in one night and be safe to drive home, but all of a sudden after 1 or 2 screw drivers yu start to feel the need to drink water, or yu realise you reach yur limit already, that could be a symptom as well.

Increased urination. Generally as a result of the intake of all that water.

Numbness of extremities.

Decreased sexual libido and decreased stamina.

Sudden inexplicable drowsiness and lethargy.

Of course, when you dont eat meals your blood sugar drops and you feel like if youve lost a pint of blood.

Itching dry skin. Sometimes your skin feels funny and itchy for no apparent reason, you not bitten by anything and yu dont have a rash, but yu feel as though even under your skin is itchy.

Blurred vision. If you formerly had 20/20 vision then started to experience blurred vision for seemingly no reason, go check your doctor and not your optometrist.

New Era Outlaw · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2006, 05:06:57 PM »

My step-grandmother died from complications by diabetes.
Before she passed away, she lost sight in her right eye, and had to have her foot amputated. =(

EmpireKing · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2006, 06:37:02 PM »

ok my grandmum has it

Carigamers · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2006, 06:37:02 PM »

SPK · « **Reply #5 on:** September 28, 2006, 07:26:43 PM »

My granparents on my dad's side, as well as my grandfather on my mom's side suffered with diabetes, and my dad has it as well....well I know I'm screwed with that genetic blueprint...

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2006, 11:04:14 PM »

the smoking doesnt help in the least spk

take it a bit seriously nah

ProtoJoe · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2006, 12:27:55 AM »

I know im being lazy, and I could ask around...but, I wouldnt want that many ppl knowing. Where can i go get tested? The site has a RISK but its not a real def thing.... and I can honestly say that I suffer from one or two of those symptoms...

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #8 on:** October 04, 2006, 08:56:53 AM »

well you cant to a test online

so go to the clinic in st james or to your doctor and just ask him to do a test for diabetes. Could check your urine or take a small blood sample, just a drop of blood from your finger and tell you. wont take long.

shivadee · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2006, 09:56:28 AM »

Have it on both sides of my family.
Was told 3 years ago that if i continued eating the way i do, my chances of diabetes would increase by 50 percent in 5 years.
That was a shocker. Since then i lost weight and cut out soda almost totally. I know some ppl cant do that, but if you have a history cut out 1 or 2 sugary things in your life to having them like once a month or once every 3 weeks. It helps ALLOT.
Straight up water most of the time now.

Berzerk · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2006, 09:14:23 PM »

my grandmum died of complications from diabetes.

some members of my family have it (others are suspected of havin it)

one thing worthwhile to note is that if you have been diagnosed and are showing symptoms, then u have had diabetes for several years prior. so early detection is crucial.

but far more important, is the fact that this is by no means a death sentence...it is a warning, a sign to show you that it is time to take your health seriously, to watch your diet critically, do the necessary exercise, and to monitor, but it should in no way be seen as the end all of your existance,

people who have this disease can live far healthier lives than those without it, but you really have to monitor your health strategically.

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2006, 10:40:49 PM »

i agree
and it leads to some hard choices

but in the end they are actually choices that would be better for you even if you werent diabetic

Berzerk · « **Reply #12 on:** November 24, 2006, 08:01:14 AM »

True, but people rarely act seriously unless they got a reason too, its a universal law.

people who aint got crap to worry about wont do crap.

Apprentice · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2007, 07:21:09 PM »

My cuz real now discovered that he has it las saturday gone here so...he's in the hospital..almost went into a coma as well...what shocked me about it though is that he's like 14 with diabetes or prob 13...so apparently with diabetes age isn't a factor...I'm not sure which type he has as yet cause he's kinda critical a bit but ok nonetheless..but must say great topic cudn't have been more timely either..Great post Crixx

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2007, 08:32:53 PM »

child onset diabetes is the worst kind...

sorry to hear that about your cousin, he will most likely become insulin dependant, and maybe have to go on dialysis.

Hope he is able to deal with it.

Should see a nutrionist.

TheApprentice · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2007, 12:30:19 PM »

*sigh*

In my family lies diabetes...
Namely my mother;s side...

And on my father's side... >> Cancer...

Apprentice · « **Reply #16 on:** March 18, 2007, 08:15:05 PM »

wow...pressura

Mickey · « **Reply #17 on:** April 05, 2007, 07:33:19 PM »

For a while I though I had it for a while symptom..Increased thirst & Numbness of extremities so toke a blood test..d wait worst 3 days ever..but all is good no Diabetes

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #18 on:** April 23, 2007, 02:31:46 PM »

good to see you posting mickey

with symptoms like that i would have thought diabetes as well, as those are classic symptoms, and whyd yu have to wait 3 days for the lab work??

you can get a full blood work up in 7 hours...

and an initial diabetes test in mere minutes...

what ultimately were you told was causing the symptoms

Carigamers · « **Reply #18 on:** April 23, 2007, 02:31:46 PM »

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