Can you suddenly become diabetic?
My cousin always had a healthy lifestyle, but suddenly he was diagnosed with diabetes last month. It came as a shock to everyone. Can someone just suddenly become diabetic without any prior warnings or symptoms?
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8 months ago
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Beta, diabetes doesn't usually appear out of nowhere in one day, it slowly builds up due to our modern sitting lifestyle and stress. I got diagnosed twenty years ago, and with regular evening walks and cutting down sweet chai, I am still healthy and active. Just get your routine blood test done and don't panic.
6 months ago
Oh god, this is my biggest fear because I read that sudden extreme thirst or going to the washroom constantly can mean your blood sugar spiked. If you are feeling suddenly very tired or dizzy, please get a fasting HbA1c test done immediately just to be safe. It is better to know than to sit and worry like me.
8 months ago
Sometimes a sudden shock, high stress, or a major infection can cause blood sugar levels to shoot up. While drinking a little methi water in the morning is good for digestion, you must show a proper doctor. Proper laboratory tests are the only way to find out the real picture.
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8 months ago
Our bodies are beautiful systems that give us gentle signals when they are out of balance. Don't look at a potential diagnosis with fear, but rather as an invitation to treat your mind and body with more love and peace. Take a deep breath, consult a good doctor, and start eating mindfully.
4 months ago
Haha, unless you woke up today and drank ten sweet lassis together, it won't just happen overnight! It is usually a slow process of our bodies protesting against too much laptop screen time and zero movement. Go get a simple prick test at a lab and then you can relax.