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Permalink Reply by Travis Grubbs on August 12, 2009 at 2:45am

Mine was discovered during a physical. My fasting BG's were around 200.

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Permalink Reply by Teena on August 12, 2009 at 3:51am

I also had all the classic symptoms...lost about 30 lbs, constantly thirsty, always tired. For about 1 year I was stubborn and I didnt mind it. One day I developed "flu-like" symptoms: body malaise, chills, constantly throwing up (both food and liquid), finally losing consciousness. I was brought to the emergency room having blood glucose of 400. Funny, my physicians never caught it during regular check ups.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Carithers on August 12, 2009 at 2:57pm

I had no symptoms what so ever. I had applied for a disability insurance policy to be accepted, I had to take a physical. The blood test showed a blood sugar of 267 and an A1C of 11. I was not considered over weight with a height of 5'9" and a weight of 180. As of May 9,2009, my life changed dramatically.

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Permalink Reply by PatientX on August 12, 2009 at 9:00pm

I was planning on a trip to see the inlaws but I just did not have the strengh,I wound up at ICU with a blood sugar of 1000 or so that day. For weeks i had been throwing up after meals and always thirsty. My wife made me go to the emergency room when i got to the point that I could not even move or hold any liquids down and looked a little yellow. I kept drinking orange juice to quench the thirst instead of water. I stayed in ICU for about 2 days and then regular room for another 3. I was given insulin to control the sugars. I was not sure if I was type 1 or type 2 at the time. I just knew that I needed insulin for about 9 months. I took 3 months of work at the time to get better, not my choice though. I eventually did get better and after 9 months no mor insulin and pills. that lasted for a few years until I stopped watching what I ate and stop excercising. I am now back on track though.

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Permalink Reply by debb on August 13, 2009 at 6:03am

i had hyperglycemia ( now called pre-diabetes) for several years without knowing that it was pre-diabetes. the only thing my doctor would tell me was that if i lose weight it would go away. it didn't. i finally figured out about 6 months before my dx that it was pre-diabetes and when i called my doctor's office to make an appt they laughed when i told them i needed to have tests to confirm that i did now indeed have diabetes. they stopped laughing after the test because i was right. i have had type 2 for 5 years now.
as far as i know i never had any problems during my two pregnancies. but those were MANY years ago.

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Permalink Reply by Mamadog on August 13, 2009 at 10:12pm

I landed in the hospital with a badly ruptured disk in my back, unable to walk. The only answer was surgery, urgent but not anything which couldn't wait a few days while they did the bloodwork and ekg. I had not had any preventative care in many years, was in denial about the symptoms and somehow the diagnosis did not surprise me. My a1c was 11.9 and my fasting was around 350...that was a little over 2 years ago.

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Permalink Reply by Nancy on August 14, 2009 at 7:33am

I had 'slightly' elevated blood sugars on lab work over several years. Several docs just said we would watch it.
One night after dinner, I had an unquenchable thirst like I never had before. I knew it was a definite sign of D. I went to Wal-Mart that night late and bought their and glucometer and strips because they were inexpensive. Sure enough, my blood sugar was high. Had to go to a couple of docs to get the right treatment. That was over 7 Years ago.

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Permalink Reply by yda1027 on August 14, 2009 at 11:15am

It was during my pre-employment medical examination... came out I had glucosuria (not sure of the spelling)... blood test showed BG was 252... I cried a river when I found out I have Diabetes... but before that... I already experienced the symptoms frequent urination and massive thirst... felt tired all the time too...

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Permalink Reply by Bob Reveles on August 14, 2009 at 1:12pm

Like many others, I had the symptoms. From what little I read, I knew I probably had Diabetes 2, but I didn't go to the doctor to confirm that for a long time out of denial. I didn't want to know I was diabetic like my late father. Finally, when my symptoms got to the point of me falling asleep everywhere (in church, at work, at the movies, while driving!), I knew I had to confront my fears. I went to the doctor for a check up. I told him of my father's diabetes, and my symptoms. And the rest is history.

I am glad I went and got diagnosed. I know I should have went sooner, but I can't change the past. What is important is that I now have the tools needed to monitor and "control" the disease.

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Permalink Reply by Don Kelly on August 14, 2009 at 4:19pm

I was in the hosp. for an unknown problem. (turns out was Valley Fever). Dr. walks in looks at my id, and says... Well Don how long have you been a diabetic ?? Gee Dr. about 10 secs. My bg was over 300, my Hb1 was 12...

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Permalink Reply by Patricia Griffith on August 16, 2009 at 8:18am

I was diagnosed after having a terrible stomach virus. Everyone in my family had the virus, but mine lingered. I went like 5 days throwing up and unable to hold anything in my stomach. I was actually sleeping on the bathroom floor, with a rolled up towel as a pillow! Finally my son took me to the urgent care center, they did bloodwork and everything. Called me the next day and told me I needed to follow up with my doctor, because my bloodwork looked "funny". Turns out I had Pancreatitis, and was then diagnosed as Type II Diabetic. What a roller coaster ride. And still is to this day. It's been 4 months and I'm still waiting for it to get easier!

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Permalink Reply by marthy on August 16, 2009 at 4:34pm

I had stayed 115 to 120 pounds since my 20's-I'm 59 now. I quit smoking and gained up to 130 pounds. I looked better; I felt better. Then i started staying tired all the time, thought my blood count was low again. I was having to go to the bathroom constantly; thought my kidneys were going bad. Then I lost 20 pounds in 2 weeks.Kept losing until I got to 106 pounds. I knew something bad was wrong, but I had no pains and no symptons. I was reading a magazine and it listed ALL the symptons of a diabetic. Then I knew what was wrong with me. That was on Thursday, I was at the doctors office Monday. My test results showed 310 after an overnight fast.
I was put on the pill. I am keeping it regulated with diet and pills. Sometimes I get stressted and don't eat right and it goes up. Then i get back on track. But I don't know what would have happened to me if I hadn't read that article. Now I encourage everyone I talk to, to have their sugar tested at least once a year. I feel like there is not enough information about diabetics out for the public. I am blessed to be a member of TuDiabetics.

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