Am I experiencing Diabetes symptoms???  

Thanks so much for replying. You are right, I need to go in but I really am afraid. I might go in tomorrow just to get it over with. Like you said, it could be something else and maybe something that isn't so bad.

Thanks so much for your reply. Actually the doctor told me to go in anytime during the week (that was last week) as a walk in. I was planning on going in the morning but was afraid I'd have to wait a long time before the got me in since I would be a walk in. And I didn't want to sit there waiting with no food in my body. I have to eat or else I get very faint and my throat closes (at least that's what it feels like) so I am afraid that.
I actually went to Wal-Mart on Friday and looked for something to test myself. I didn't know there was a test to test for diabetes but I decided to take a look and I didn't find anything. What was the name of the testers??? I know I was in the right aisle because there were books on diabetes in that section but I didn't see a test to test my blood sugar. Maybe they were out..
Oh and what blood sugar number should I be looking for? What's the bad number??? What number should my blood sugar be at to be considered non diabetic?

Thanks again for your help!

My husband uses the One Touch Ultra, you have to get them from the pharmacy. Just explain to them that you need a tester that is inexpensive and preferably one that has a few test strips and lancets. You will not be able to return them after you purchase, even if you do not open them becuase of the nature of the product (blood is involved and so they cannot take it back).

The normal range is 90-110

If you can go into the doctor at any time then do it in the morning. Put some crackers in your bag or car, and if they have you wait to long then just tell them how you are feeling. I doubt that they will make you wait very long, they just have to take blood. If you get there when they open they should get you in fast. Do not eat anything else tonight and just drink water.

As far as the blood glucose tester, it is not a definite answer but if the number is real high or real low then it will need to be taken care of, and fast.

I went in this morning and they drew blood. Then they told me they needed another urine sample but their bathroom lights weren't working so I couldn't do it there. I brought home the cup and will be taking it back in an hour. I am so glad to have gotten this done.
Thanks so much!

I am proud for you. Remember even if it is diabetes, you can work with that. The changes are not that bad no matter how overwhelming they might seem.

Have a great day!!

Have you tried diaberlink

Do all diabetics have to take pills or insulin. My dad had it but I don't remember much...when you're young you don't pain attention to things like that. I think he took medication but I don't remember if he had to take insulin. A few years before he passed away, his legs started turning purple and he got really skinny. But like I said, when you're young, you don't think much of those things. Now that I am older, that is all I think about...the bad stuff.

I guess I am feeling a little nervous to hear what is wrong with me, if anything. It's nice to be able to come here and be able to "talk" to people who are actually experiencing this. It's always nice to have someone like you kick me in the butt (virtually) and tell me to do something instead of crying about it and doing nothing.
I do take good care of myself. I am in good shape, exercise every day to stay healthy (used to jog, do yoga, pilates, lift weights but now only walk uphill for an hour because I am too tired to do anything else), eat healthy except for the fact that I've been craving tons of sugar...strangers come up to me to ask me how I stay in such great shape and I was just asked to lead a Health Blog (funny since I am not taking care of this one problem). I've spent so many hours taking care of my body because I didn't want to get sick and it seems it was all for nothing because here I am feeling awful. And if something is wrong, I will take of it. I am just in denial or maybe I am just angry with myself for doing something wrong.
I did go in today and got the lab work done. I need to take back an urine sample (their bathroom is out of order)and I'll be doing that in an hour (after I eat).

I went to the doctor and will be meeting with him next Monday to discuss the test results. I am hoping this is not it but everything I've read on both this forum and in books seems to point to diabetes. But like others have said, it could be something else which kinda freaks the heck out of me.

I just had the lab work done today. I also had to provide another urine sample...now all I have to do is wait till Monday to find out the results.
Do all diabetics have to take medication???

It's pretty bad at night...I get up between 6-15 times a night to urinate. It's exhausting. I think that's why I have lost so much weight...all the walking back and forth to the bathroom!

Have you talked to your doctor about being tested for diabetes?

I can ask my friend at work what are some of the other symptoms of Diabetes when I go to work tomorrow.

I post them on my lunch break.

I think he is testing me for diabetes. He asked me to fast for 8 hours and then go in for a blood test. I think they are testing my glucose levels. I also had to submit another urine sample...I find out the results on Monday.

Good luck to you. That is exactly what he is doing he is going to see if you have it or not or may be on the border line for it.

Let us know I hope they can find out was is going on...

It is scary to not know what is happening to our bodies.

I just had lab work done today and I had to give them another urine sample. I find out what's wrong (hopefully) next Monday. I'll definitely keep you all updated.
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply to my question!

The blood test has already been done...I went after reading everybody's comments! I had to submit another urine sample too...I find out the results on monday. Wish me luck! I hope it's something that can be cured with antibiotics.