How Do I Tell My Doctor I Want A Test For Diabetes?

Ever since i quit smoking i’ve noticed a lot of things that people tell me could be symptoms of diabetes. I know that quitting smoking will make you feel poor for a while but it’s been 2 months now and i’m noticing it still.
Ever since i was a preteen i’ve felt like i had no [...]

I Was Just Diagnosed With Diabetes And Now My Doctor Wants Me To See An Ophthalmologist?

I am a 50 year old female who has just been diagnosed with Diabetes. We are going to try to control it with proper diet for now. My doctor gave me a referral to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist because Diabetes can lead to eye problems. What can I expect from my visit [...]

When You Go To A Urologist Or Any Sort Of Doctor And Pee In A Cup, Do They Check For Diabetes?

Do they check everything? Or do you have to specifically have to ask them to check for sugar in your urine, which could indicate diabetes?

How Does A Doctor Test A Person For Diabetes?

I wanted to know how a doctor tests a person to acquire out id they have diabetes? Do they just prick your finger, or is it a blood test where they have to draw blood with a needle of what?

How Can I Find Out If I Have Diabetes Without Going To A Doctor?

I do not have insurance to go to a doctor but I am wondering if I have diabetes. I have to urinate a lot, I get light headed and shaky if I do not constantly have sugar, my urine has a sweet odor, I get thirsty a lot. How do I self treat?

Is There Anyway For Your Doctor To Detect Diabetes At A Physical Without Knowing?

If someone were to go get a normal routine physical at the doctors would he without checking for it, come across diabetes, if he didnt take urine? Just wondering. Thanks!