Fatima Begum Fatima Begum Asked 4 months ago

Can diabetes develop suddenly?

My uncle was completely fine last month, and now suddenly he has high blood sugar and is diagnosed with diabetes. Can diabetes just appear so quickly, without any prior signs?

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Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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I have PCOS and I always track my levels because insulin resistance is so sneaky. Sometimes symptoms show up very suddenly, especially if there's stress. Do check your HbA1c just to be safe, don't ignore it.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Don't believe people online saying you can reverse sudden diabetes with some magical methi seeds or karela juice. If your sugar spiked suddenly, it could be due to infection or stress. Please go to a clinic and get a real blood report done.

Meera Banerjee Meera Banerjee Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Beta, agar suddenly bohot pyaas lag rahi hai ya bar-bar washroom jana pad raha hai, toh wait mat karo. Safe rehne ke liye doctor ke paas jaakar fasting sugar check karva lo. Health ke mamle mein risk nahi lena chahiye.

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Consult a endocrinologist

Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I totally get it, when we suddenly feel weak we start worrying if it's diabetes. Sometimes stress or poor sleep makes it look like that, but honestly a quick health checkup will clear your mind and give you peace.

Aditya Varma Aditya Varma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I was actually reading about this recently! Type 1 can pop up pretty quickly out of nowhere, while Type 2 takes years of silent build up. If you are experiencing sudden extreme fatigue, it's best to discuss it with a physician.

Siddharth Rao Siddharth Rao Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Between work travel and endless meetings, we often miss subtle signs and then suddenly feel like we got diagnosed overnight. It doesn't usually happen in one day, it just builds up quietly. Schedule an annual health package this weekend.

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Sanjay Joshi Sanjay Joshi Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

In our fifties, one day you are fine and the next day you feel like you are 90 years old! If you suddenly suspect diabetes, don't sit and guess. Go do the testing, at least the suspense will end!

Ritu Saxena Ritu Saxena Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Sudden onset of high sugar symptoms can sometimes indicate Type 1 diabetes or acute stress-induced hyperglycemia. It's crucial not to self-diagnose based on Google articles. Only a certified medical practitioner can tell you the real reason.

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