How Do You Know If You Have Diabete (Type 1 or 2)??

It is usually done with a blood test. Ask your health care provider about testing you.

get checked out ask the doc for it if ur diabetic 1 or 2

Diabetes can be diagnose ONLY using blood tests.

The first test to take is called A1C. This measures u blood sugar levels of the last 90 days. It is a very quick test. Most doctor do it in their office in 5-10 minutes IF they have the equpiment, Otherwise, they will need a blood sampel & send it to a lab.

If the A1C test comes back with a reading of between 5 & 6, then that is NORMAL, & u probably do NOT have diabetes.

If the AC reading comes back greater than 7, then the doctor should order a second test.

The second test is called Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT). This is a more complicated test, takes longer (3-4- hours) & can be a bit painful. But the GTT is definitive. it will tell u YES or NO if u have diabetes. If it says YES, then u need to start treatment right away.

There is a third test that doctors often use. This test is called ''Serum Glucose Test, or the ''Finger Stick'' test. The doctor will prick ur finger & take one drop of blood into a special hand-held meter. The result come back on about 30 seconds.

But since the A1C was invented, doctors do not use the ''Finger Stick'' for DIAGNOSING diabetes. This test is used for CONTROL of diabetes. Every diabetic should have one of these meters (most doctor give them away for free), & the diabetic needs to check their blood suagr 3-4 times a day.

ASK FOR the A1C test. If the doctor sticks u finger & puts the blood in a special hand-held meter, he did NOT do the A1C test!

Here r a list of the most common symptoms of both types of diabetes. If u r diagnosed, ur doctor will tell u if u r type 1 or 2.

Constant thirst
Frequent urination
Constant hunger
Headaches
Irritability
Nausea or vomiting
Blurry vision
Unexplained weight gain or loss
Leg cramps
Itching skin but no rash
Reoccurring yeast infections in women, itching penis in men
Slow healing wounds
Frequent boils
Sweet smelling urine
Burning, tingling sensation in hands, feet, arms, or legs.

If u have even a few of these symptoms, u should be tested. There r blood tests that ur doctor will do to determine if u r in fact, a diabetic.

A type 1 diabetic is always insulin dependent, which means they have to inject insulin up to 6 times a day. A type 2 diabetic may or may not have to take insulin. They can be treated with oral meds, insulin, or both. Once in awhile a type 2 can control his disease with diet & exercise. There is no cure for diabetes, & it will not just go away.

Well if you had type 1 diabetes within a few months you would be dead since type 1 is need to inject insulin to sustain life.