Hey people. I might be diabedic, this may not sound like a big deal, but I'm freaked out, I'm not even fat, I'm so weird, when I was ten my spine wasn't straight, Why do bad things happen to me? Well I had three tubs of blood taken out for tests on Tuesday and they said the results will come in in two days, they haven't came in. I so impatient. People what should I do? I hate this.

dont worry. people can be diabetic and still lead nomal lives. there is new technology being developed all the time, and even if you are, there may be no need for you to take insulin, as a weighted choosen diet can sometimes only be required to moniter your blood/sugar levels.

as to not being fat, there are two types of diabetes, insulin dependant, and insulin resistant, insulin dependant usually occurs in healthy weight people, and is genetic. (my great aunt, and aunt both have diabetes, which is why there is an increased likelihood of myself getting it)

dont feel frustrated, or panic. the results will come eventually. and even if they are positive, it still might not make too much an impact on your life.

Umm okay, what you said was really uncalled for.
Im not even fat.
You dont have to be over wieht to be a diabetic. Its inherited from other family members and what you eat. its all about your blood sugar and the other word of which i cant remember.

I can see why you would think bad things happen to you but think about the little kids in the world who have way more worse diseases and problems than this. There are kids who have Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and other problems.

There is nothing you can do about it, just live with it and dont let it controll your life.
and i strongly suggest that you watch how you say things, becuase i think that was really rude.

remember diabetes does not come from how fat or thin you are but from how high your sugar intake is, and your sugar intake can come from a high amount of bad carbohydrates which contain sugar, i advise that you try to calm down on your sugar intake, if you dont eat much sugar, then it can be genetic, but not normally this young

Hey people. I might be diabedic, this may not sound like a big deal, but I'm freaked out, I'm not even fat, I'm so weird, when I was ten my spine wasn't straight, Why do bad things happen to me? Well I had three tubs of blood taken out for tests on Tuesday and they said the results will come in in two days, they haven't came in. I so impatient. People what should I do? I hate this.


Hey, don't eveer say that it may not sound like a big deal. Being diabetic is huge deal. My Mother grew up being diabetic and she died 5 years ago at the age of 42. Bad things happen to everyone but if you are diabetic, take the medicine whenever they want you to. My mother didn't follow their rules. She was also wicked sick from other stuff too but she didn't always take her insilin(sp?). That didn't do her any good. I really hope you aren't but if you are I wish you the best of luck wit hit. it is normal to freak out about that. I was starting to freak out too because she was my mother and I could possible have it also. You really can't do anything except listen to your doctors. I am sorry about this but just take really good care of yourself, if you do have it.

There are two basic kinds of diabetes. Most people with type 1 ("insulin-dependent") diabetes are actually overly thin, not fat, because no matter how much they eat, their bodies cannot use the food they eat because they are not producing insulin. These people are hungry and thirsty, and they do nothing but eat and drink, but they're still wasting away. By contrast, 88% of people with type 2 ("adult-onset" or "insulin-resistant") diabetes are extremely overweight. Adult-onset diabetes is for the most part a direct result of lifestyle and/or aging. The poster wasn't out-of-line to say what she said, she just probably wasn't aware type 1 diabetes even existed. Obesity has been in the news a lot lately as a cause of diabetes. Don't be so harsh with people, and don't be so easily offended.

As to whether you would wind up with type 1 or type 2 diabetes at the age of 16, I am unsure, but I think the probabilities are about equal. At any rate, I wouldn't worry about it too much until you get the tests back because worrying is only going to make you feel worse.

I know this is going to sound ridiculous to you, but have you called your doctor's office to see if the tests results have come in or not? Sometimes, they will be really backed up and won't take the time to call patients back right away, but if you call them they will talk to you, and they'll often have your results. If you're really worried, that's what I'd advise doing. Just a thought.

Oh, and I hope everything works out for you!

<3 Mary

Like everybody has said above me, diabetes does not depend on how fat or thin you are, there ARE two types of diabetes.

I'm so weird, when I was ten my spine wasn't straight

Well, that is called Scoliosis, and I have had it for a while now. What happened with it? Did it straighten out? Because that happens alot with people, which means that you probably just had a growth spurt. My Scoliosis is genetic, my mom has it, and my grandmother had it, so I will probably always have it. Plus, that doesn't mean that you're weird...

But, I have to agree with what Teh JayEm said, there are a lot of other kids that have worse diseases. Many, many people live normal lives with diabetes.

Why do bad things happen to me?

Like I said above, many other kids have to deal with even worse diseases and so forth. I hate to say it so bluntly, but it just kind of sounds like you're feeling sorry for yourself. Even if you do have diabetes, you should take it on, and live your life.

Well, I wish you luck with everything!!

~Kiersy Lynn

I'm backing what SangReal said. I've gone to school with a diabetic girl, Heather, since first grade. I always remember her having snacks, like juice and pretzels every day, a few times a day. She goes to the nurse's office for shots after lunch. That's type one, or juvenile diabetes. Generally, those afflicted with it are born with it, or develop it not long after birth.
My grandfather, who is overweight, but not grossly so, has Type 2, or adult onset diabetes. He no longer has it, or, at least, not of the same severity. He lowered his cholesterol, and began eating healthier, thanks to the Atkin's Diet. A while back, however, he went into "sugar shock". That's one thing that diabetics of both types need to be careful about. His sugar was so low that he couldn't move, and he was barely conscious. My grandmother got him to the ER before it could do serious harm, and their high tech cure? A peanut butter sandwich, and a tall glass of milk. Just an anecdote, thought I'd share.
I wish you the best of luck, and I hope you hear from the doctor soon(I hate how long the wait can sometimes be)

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well...i know what are you feeling i have diabetic relatives.....my mom and grandmother are diabetic so i know what are you feeling,sometimes it happens beacuse decendence,now with the technology is even easier to control it,,......don't worry,everything will be good;)
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Here is a website to check out. It will give you some more information on Diabetes I and II. http://www.diseases-explained.com/Diabetes/home.html It is pretty informative. The main thing to remember is to keep an eye on your sugar and carbohydrate intakes. I work with many diabetic patients. At the nursing home, we've had 2 bottom out, meaning that their sugar dropped severely. With proper nutrition, excercise, and sometimes*not always* medication. One can live a long happy healthy life.
I agree with SangReal, call your dr's office and see if the results are in. Working with Dr's myself, I know that things come up in the dr's office or hospital that delays them returning a call or fax, or sometimes even missing appointments with our residents. Just give them a call, let them know your concerns, and I'm sure they will help you out best they can.

Okay, first of all, having medical problems does not make you weird. Second of all, I promise that even if you diagnosed with diabetes, it is not the end of the world. There's all these neat little gadgets and gizmo's they've come out with that makes it even easier to function as a normal person, even with diabetes. I also suggest that you read up on the subject a bit, as you seem to know very little or nothing about it. Knowledge is power, and I know from personal experience, that the more I know about something, the more I feel in control over my body. Knowledge is power, and knowing about stuff makes it a lot less frightening.

My mom has had diabetes from the age of 15, and she had led a completely normal life..it takes a while to get use to sure..but its managable! try to look on the positive sides! things go wrong for everyone..infact i have had the crappiest year of my life and its only half way through...you may have an illness but you can copy with it..it isnt terminal or anything..so think of it as a good thing rather than a bad thing.

another point..i went to a speciallist a few years back and he said my spine is too short....i cant remember what he said about it though...what does that mean? i dont curve i dont think.. o well.

Hey, first of all, don't be scared! The fact that you didn't get the results so far does not mean that you are diabetic. That is mainly developed because of genetic factors. So being fat or slim does not mean to develope the disease.
It's absolutely normal to have so much blood taken out for tests: if they have been told to test your blood in search of diabetis it is absolutely normal to take such amount of blood. Again, doesn't mean that you're diabetic. You should observe aswell some signs of diabetis in case you have the disease: getting tired more often, being thirsty most of the time and being too hungry most of the time. BUT these signs do not necessarily mean that you are diabetic, since your body reacts that way when you've done loads of excercise, for example. These signs must be continious. Ok, in case the results say you're diabetic, DON'T worry! I know young people who developed the disease at an early age and they're still alive!!! and I know people who also developed that at an early age and who currently are 80! you just would have to control it and keep on living normally.
What happened to you when you were 10 is also common among kids, since they are growing up. Again, I've known people who had that and now they don't have any more problem related to their spine.
My advice is that you feel as happy as you can. My best friend has asthma, thyroids, is fat (consequently she gets tired more often) and she's got hair grow problems. But you know what? she's the happiest person I've ever known. So you should try to do the same, cos sometimes we just think about the worst of ourselves and we don't think about the little things in life. Take care :)

Hey sorry about some commets I made to offend anyone its just that I don't want to have, and yeah my back is fine now.

I've been a Type 1 diabetic for 18 years now. I'm healthy and happy, and my diet is probably better and healthier than it would be if I wasn't. I've been active in sports and music my whole life and being Diabetic never slowed me down. There are plenty of delicious sugar-free substitutes for almost all foods you can think of. After awhile it just becomes second nature to take insulin before you eat. My doctors say that if I continue to take care of myself, I can expect to live as long as anyone. Those who don't take care of themselves are in for problems though - vision problems, circulation problems and the like. It's nothing to be scared of though, and you'll be able to live just like anyone else minus the sugar and refined carbohydrate foods.

another point..i went to a speciallist a few years back and he said my spine is too short....i cant remember what he said about it though...what does that mean? i dont curve i dont think.. o well.


My mother has something like that as well. You might be missing a disc, or it could be from scoliosis. It won't kill you are anything, but eventually you might need to get surgery to correct it. But that's okay. There's enough science out there today that you'll be fine.<3

Oh and guys, I really like what Jeremy just said. I think we could all learn a lot from that :) You rock buddy <33 \m/

My dad has been in the pre-diabetic stage for a logn time. He took the glucose test and pretty much failed it. I'm sure that if you get the results, all you'll need to do is watch the carb (and definitly sugar) intake and add some exercise.

Diabetes can be found in people of all shapes and sizes. My dad is about 5 foot 11 and is slightly overweight. Some things that can add to your chances of getting this is family history. I run about a 75% of getting diabetes sometime in my life because my grandparents had it and my dad is almost there.

So hey, no worries. If the test comes back saying you need to be careful, just change your diet some. I know the Atkin's diet gets a bad rep, but that's what my dad is on and it's been helping him real well. It's tough to stick to, especially if you're used to eating sweets (even fruits). Make sure you get one of those blood monitors that checks your blood sugar. You'll want your blood sugar around 100-120 or so (I think, don't take me for sure on this though).

I'm sure everything will be fine. Keep us all posted on what comes up. Hang in there man.

Raziel