do i have diabetes?

hi im 29 years old im worried that i may have diabetes i say this because i eat more food than when i was young , today i ate 3 cup cakes 7 biscuits sausage rolls mini ones a lot of foods really i think ive been to toilet quite a lot recently i sleep quite a lot im very tierd in the afternoons and need a nap i have headaches and get dizzy, my grandad has diabetes and he is on meds every day. do i tell my mum or dad this because when i went to the doctors they said i was pre diabetic i dont like blood tests either do i need one?

[Pranam786]

What about your thirst? Is it normal?

[Koalajane]

If you were prediabetic and eating lots of carbohydrates you may well be diabetic now but only a doctor can tell you that.

Did you get told how to change your diet to stop becoming diabetic?

I think you do need to speak to a doctor or diabetic nurse.

[mikeski1956]

if you don't like to go to your doctor, most chemists will test you

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You really need blood tests ordered by your GP. If you are diabetic you will need your annual tests such as HbA1c, feet and eyes. You will not get those by having a test at the pharmacy.

[Pop1234]

Hi,I am type 2 diabetic you will need a blood test to find out for sure,you need to do your research go to youtube look up Jason Fung and look for beat diabetes theirs a lot of stuff on there that will help u and a lot of stuff that is rubbish? the more information u get the better good luck

[Activity2004 Administrator]

Hi. Here’s some information from the DRWF’s website dealing with type 2 Diabetes. I hope this helps. drwf.org.uk/understanding-d...

Please consult your doctor and show them this information at the next appointment.😀👍