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What are the chances of me having Diabetes?

November 6th, 2009 Fiona 4 comments

Diabetes QuestionsI’ve got both type of diabetes on either side of my family.
But almost two months ago i decided to cut back on my sugar
in take.Since then ive found out that if i dont have atleast 5sugary drinks a day in the evening i get really bad headaches, nausea, and the shakes. are these signs of diabetes? or something else?
i stopped drinking anything with caffine in it because it messes with my heart and my doctor suggested.

What are the chances of me getting diabetes?

September 12th, 2009 Roger 4 comments

Diabetes QuestionsAs far as I know, diabetes doesn’t run in my family. My dad has high cholesterol, 2 of my aunts and my mom have high blood pressure, another aunt has a thyroid problem, and my dad’s cousin died from pancreatic cancer. Are my chances high? I’ve heard a lot of these link to diabetes, but I’m not sure which one I’m at risk to get if at all.
I forgot to mention I am 19 years old if that helps.

How high is my risk of getting diabetes?

February 9th, 2009 Fiona 7 comments

Diabetes QuestionsMy sister has type 1 diabetes, and she told me that I have a good chance of getting it too because our great grandfather and his mother had diabetes. A lot of other people in my family have it, on my mom’s side. What are my chances of getting Type 1 diabetes?