From: Anna (pc014213.smith.man.ac.uk) Subject: is this diabetes? Date: October 2, 2004 at 3:31 am PST
Hi, I've been feeling rather sluggish and low-energy lately (I originally attributed it to changing from being an omnivore to being vegetarian but I'm pretty sure I get all the nutrients I need from my new vegetarian diet) and also feel the need to pass water very often (although that may be because I drink a lot of water). These changes I know are fairly common in diabetes. I also know that changes in the eyes are pretty common. Since a year back I've been unable to wear contact lenses (I wore them every day for 10 years before that) due to my eyes getting dry and irritated could this be a diabetes related change? The main reason I'm getting worried is that I've got diabetes on both sides of my family. My maternal grandfather has type II (although he has never been overweight) and my paternal uncle has type I. Are there any other symptoms I should be looking out for? Would be grateful for any help. Thanks
