Can someone take insulin tablets ihey suspect they might have diabetes but are afraid to discover it?

I have a friend who is nearly 50 and gets fainting spells from time to time & feels tired easily & has some short term memory loss. He feels he might have diabetes but is afraid to find out because psychologically he is not prepared.
He is thinking about trying out insulin tablets just to see [...]

i have symptoms of many things and my mom isnt taking me seriously and wont take me to the doctor??!!!!!?

i have many symptoms of diabetes, high blood pressure, and i have vision issues i never had before suddenly. i am worried and in pain physically for months now. she wont take me because its “stupid and a waste of time” to go to the doctor to get tests done. i told her its better [...]

How Long Does It Take Metformin To Work For Diabetes?

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and started taking metformin last week, but my sugar numbers have not come down. I haven’t eaten anything off the recommended diet. Does it take days to work?

How Long Does It Take To Develop Type 1 Diabetes?

Since I was young, I’ve had sensitive blood sugar. About once a month I’ll suddenly become very hungry, with horrible headaches and dizziness, and have to stop everything and eat and drink slowly until I can sit up again. This is just my norm. I can’t skip a meal without getting very sick. (Throwing up, [...]

How Much Sugar Intake Would It Take To Get Diabetes?

I’m just wondering, because it seems that diabetes runs in my family, and i’m a big fan of sugar drinks, such as soda, and energy drinks.