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Could I be diabetic?

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pepsi · 14/10/2005 18:20

Im 36 yrs old, and currently weigh 9st. I was a while back 91/2, then a few weeks ago 91/4 and today I weighed myself and Im only 9stone. I have had a few worries this week and have been feeling sick so havent eaten what I normally would. I do go to the loo quite a lot, dont get caught short when Im out though and I drink a lot, but always have. I normally wake once in the night for the loo and always have done. I have always found that no matter what I eat I dont put on weight. I dont do sport but am on the go with the kids all day and I dont sit about in the day time. Does this sound like I should get myself checked out. People are commenting that Im losing weight and mmy clothes are getting loose.

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beansprout · 14/10/2005 18:22

It could be any number of things. Sounds like it might be worth talking to your GP?

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pepsi · 14/10/2005 18:23

Could you give me an idea of what you are thinking beansprout.

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beansprout · 14/10/2005 18:27

I'm not thinking of anything in particular but sudden weight loss, that you can't explain, should be discussed I think. Just to be on the safe side. I really don't have anything sinister in mind!

I had a time when I thought I could be diabetic, for similar reasons to you, but I had a simple test and I wasn't. Easy to check though. Hope you are ok.

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pepsi · 14/10/2005 18:29

Yep, you are right Beansprout, will give them a call Monday morning, thanks.

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kama · 14/10/2005 18:30

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beansprout · 14/10/2005 18:30

Let us know how you get on? Good luck!

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zippitippitoes · 14/10/2005 18:32

You can be tested for diabetes in Lloyds the Chemist I think

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pepsi · 14/10/2005 18:34

Whats hyperthyrodism?

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pepsi · 22/10/2005 15:22

Well, I went to the doctors for a blood test and Im not diabetic, they tested my thyroid and other stuff and all has come back normal. I guess I should go back to see the doctor if I continue to loose wait, I have tried to eat more this week and have put a bit on so will do that for a few weeks and see what happens.