Symptoms of diabetes/weird blood sugar levels, but tests clear?
I wonder if anyone can shed any light on my strange problem…
Every year at about this time, the same thing happens. I get really intense sugar/carb cravings that nothing seems to subdue; I also get really thirsty and have to go to the loo more often. I usually end up putting on weight – every year for the past 3 years I’ve lost half a stone between summer and winter, but gained it again during the spring because I get SO hungry. What I eat doesn’t seem to make any difference – I eat a healthy diet that contains plenty of fruit+veg (almost always get 5 a day) and is generally low in fat and sugar, but not obsessively so – I don’t deny myself treats here and there.
I’m 5’6 and 9st 12lb at the moment which is right in the middle of the healthy weight range, but I’ve put on 3lb in the past 2 weeks and I know it’s due to eating a bit too much, but it’s been because I’m really, really hungry, and if I don’t eat something I feel all shaky and dizzy. I’ve tried everything – wholegrain bread, rice, pasta etc to try to release energy slowly; I don’t have much in the way of sweets/chocolate, I eat slowly, drink plenty of water… so I haven’t got a clue why it happens. I also bloat up like a football if I commit the ultimate crime of having anything in the way of potatoes or non-wholegrain carbs – I had a white bagel earlier and now I look like I’m six months pregnant! It goes down again by morning, but it’s really uncomfortable and makes toning up a nightmare as my stomach stretches a good few inches every day – it also makes me reluctant to eat any lunch some days in case it happens and I look pregnant for the rest of the day!
Last year as soon as I felt it happening again I went to the doctor because I was sure something must be wrong, and I fitted most of the symptoms of diabetes, but my blood sugar levels came back as totally normal and he couldn’t suggest anything – all he did was tsk at me for putting on a bit of weight – REALLY helpful!!
So does anyone have any idea what this could be, and also why it always happens at the same time of year? It does seem strange, but for me it’s a very real problem and if there’s a way I can stamp on it, I’d be very grateful.
PS – anyone suggesting acai berries or any other weird supplements gets growled at loudly!
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Bux - Type 2 Diabetic (NIDDM) July 15th
I agree with you about the acai berries and colon cleanse scams – they should be severely chastised and REPORTED for a violation of community guidelines.
Now, about your problem – have you ever though about what’s called ‘circadian cycles’?
Other things that can cause you to want to eat more is perhaps a lack of sunlight (this is a real medical condition) causing you depression.
It’s quite possible that you have your seasons a little mixed up, biologically speaking.
Another item of interest might be that you are allergic to one or some of the foods you are eating.
You would need to keep a very detailed journal of the foods you ate, how they reacted in your body, any stress or other possible outside factors, then share them with your doctor.
This might take a few months to do to establish a direction for them to pursue.
Jenifer July 15th
There are now various symptoms of diabetes among both young and older
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