Need Medical Advice Diabetes

[notno]

First Im just out of high school for around a year now,and I have concerns I may have something genetically wrong,I am assuming diabetes. I dont think I am a diabetic,but I am worried that I am becoming one. My Dad had diabetes,so did his father and his mother.No one had it on my moms side,nor do any of my bros and sisters. I have been trying my best to get a healthy routine going,but I am always fatigued,even when I am not doing anything.I sleep as much as I can,but I have trouble sleeping and am never rested when I wake. I am around 130-140 lbs and 5'11,Male.

Last time I checked my bodyfat(using scale) was 11 percent + or minus fractions and that was a week or two ago. I have started to test my blood with my dads old diabetic gear for the past week. I have really low blood sugar,and I do it accurately,wait an hour or 2 after eating or before I eat. My family says it should be around 70-100,I am not sure if thats right. Mine is usually below 50,the highest it has been is 80 and lowest was 20(mg/dl-not sure what that means). I know that low blood sugar can lead to it and I do not want that disease.


My questions are- Am I in danger?I eat when hungry,not concerning weight since I dont really gain it,my weight seems to be in the above range.

What should I do if in danger and what should I not do?
I have a hard time exercising due to fatigue,is there nothing I can do for that?

Also some things you should know-I am trying to quit smoking,I have smoked for nearly 2 yrs.(its stupid to do but I am addicted to it) and I am know at near a pack a day,more if I am unable to sleep.

Any advice would be appreciated.I havent seen a doctor,I have a self diagnosed case of anxiety/insecurity.Thanks

Also,I am going to ask a question that I expect major flaming for,and please dont dwell on this question as its not my main concern at the moment-so heres the stupid question-If I refrain from sexual activity,not ejaculating,will I have increased testostorone/energy?-It sounds dumb to me,but I just needed to ask.

 

[JerseyDevil]

I would go and see a doctor about the issues you are having both physical and mental. As far as being insecure man, everyone goes through it esp at your age. If you are having anxiety that is something that has to be taken care of because it can do some serious damage to your life in many aspects. And for not busting a nut because it may increase test and/or energy... that may be why you are having anxiety... bust a nut when you can it will take the edge off.

 

[notno]

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No,its not that I have been refraining my sex life.I have a girl friend,we are steady and have a pretty good sex life.I was just wondering if my energy would improve by restraining myself a little more,but I know that would be a mental struggle however.

I dont know if its anxiety,I dont mind my family,or close friends,its just I dont like to be around many people especially people I dont know,like in wal-mart,sometimes I find myself gasping in a corner to get away.I guess somewhere down the line I fucked up and now its getting me.Its been this way for a long time.

There is one physical thing that is constant,sometimes I feel light headed,like I am going to pass out,I think its due to my low blood sugar levels. I dont drink or do drugs,so I really dont know whats wrong.---I dont think I will live to be 20

 

[Quadsweep]

Not being a smart ass at all here...seek professional help. It sounds like you have some serious mental issues going on here besides the physical ones.

Quad

 

[notno]

Well I am not that far off mentally. I have mild insomnia and anxiety. I dont have rage,and I am not at all a violent person,even when I should be.It eventually comes out,but the only significant mental problems I have is maybe depression/anxiety and worst is insomnia/fatigue. Smoking is a mental addiction as well,but will destroy my physical. My main concern is physical.Thats why I am asking help on that,whether I am at a great risk of diabetes and if so what can I do to reverse it,and how can I exercise and keep at it since fatigued. I didnt ask for help on mental problems,because its sometihng I can only fix. I need help with physical,and maybe if I fix that then the mental will just go away. No pun taken by your post.

 

[Generic MALE]

I doubt you are doing the test correctly - I have never heard of someone having a blood sugar of 20 and not being in a coma. However if you are showing low blood sugar than you have hypoglycemia - the oppsite of diabetes (hyperglycemia). Are you eating alot of sugar as that can condition your body to release too much insulin lowering your blood sugar too far.

 

[BonerBoy]

blood glucose below 50 is bad, like GM said hypoglycemic see a doctor and it sounds like you need to see about your anxiety, it wont just go away

 

[faller]

What are you eating? Diabetes will make your blood sugar high, not low (unless you OD on insulin). Something isn't adding up there. Go see a doctor, and quit diagnosing yourself.

 

[JuicePimp]

I know a lot of the bros on here are pretty knowledgeable, but really, this is your health and not BB'd we are talking about here. Go see a MD. Trying to test bloodsugar on your own when you think there is an issue is just plain ridiculous.

You arent self-medicating your self with insulin based on your 'tests' are you? I hope not. Go see a MD, you will feal much better.

 

[zoom]

First Im just out of high school ... I am around 130-140 lbs and 5'11,Male.

You have nothing to worry about wrt diabetes for many years. When I was growing-up, the idea of a teenager having adult-onset diabetes was unheard of, so I don't think even now it's that common. If you continue to keep your diet reasonable and exercise, you should be just fine for many decades. Either way, if you are in good health, diabetes isn't nearly the problem it is for those that don't exercise and let their blood sugar stay too high.

Mine is usually below 50,the highest it has been is 80 and lowest was 20(mg/dl-not sure what that means).

50 is way too low. You might not be eating enough carbs because you're afraid of diabetes, but don't be because you have the opposite problem! Try eating more and eat more often to see if it helps. I'm serious with that suggestion. I've struggled with the fear of becoming diabetic like most of my family while being hypoglycemic. For too long, I kept doing the opposite of what I should have been.

Again, don't worry about diabetes. You have the opposite problem, and diabetes doesn't usually show-up until you're in your late 40's or even later.