Top 10 Signs of DIABETES You Can SEE: Doctor Explains

[@ViolinMD]

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[@calm713]

I have neuropathy after a mild stroke in 2017. I am 60 yrs old, I have skin tags, always thirsty and frequent urination. But whenever i get a blood test, my blood sugar comes out right in the middle where it should be.

[@LFCEmilyHughes]

@@ViolinMD when are you doing a doctors Video Violin

[@rachelb.2014]

So important for people to know this! I was prediabetic for almost 10 years and my doctor never mentioned it to me (she says she is “sure she would have told me”) until I was finally diagnosed diabetic. I went back through my medical records and she never mentioned it in any visit notes nor was it ever listed in my medical issue list, but looking at my history of lab results, the numbers were there. Thanks for the video! ❤

[@ViolinMD]

Thanks for sharing - I'm sorry to hear that happened. Knowing your lab results and being able to make changes to prevent the progression from pre-diabetes to diabetes is very important!

[@wilmaheger7276]

I'm called pre diabetic too. Don't know what it was, but it was a number that was on risk for infection. I go 3 times at night to the wash room, drink a lot, but it's always: don't worry. I'm so far it's fine I'm not going to ask anymore..

[@gorgha3988]

@@wilmaheger7276 I'm no expert or doctor, so take this for what it is, but I am diabetic myself, and I gotta say that sounds like you're well beyond the "pre" stage. I am not great at controlling mine, and I usually only get up once or twice a night. at 45 years old. In your shoes I might seek a second opinion.

[@chocolate82467]

My doctor did the same thing. I was never told there was an issue or about my test results, especially since there is a family history of diabetes. In July of this year, I was told I was diabetic with an a1c of 8, the previous one about 3 months before, I found out was 6.5 or 7. At this point in time, I have no idea of what to do or anything. I’ve also mentioned how I sometimes have numbness and tingling in my hands and feet, but the doctor doesn’t seem concerned.

[@timbit2121]

Every day is a good day when ViolinMD uploads!

[@ViolinMD]

Aw thank you!

[@jmcosmos]

Been a Type 2 diagnosed since my 40s (I'm 67 now). I take Jardiance daily, Novolog with meals, Lantus at bedtime occasionally, and Ozempic weekly. I also had a Nissen fundoplication to help my GERD. Result: I lost 37 pounds (13.8 kg) across the last three years, A1c was last clocked at 6.1, and my endocrinologist is happy as a clam.

[@deans6129]

In 2016 I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and because I was still recovering from a heart attack the previous year I was unaware of the symptoms. I had blurry eyes and couldn’t see very well, my feet were numb and I couldn’t feel anything and lower legs tingled constantly and I was a skin tag factory with literally dozens on my neck and arm pits. Don’t ignore the signs because it can end badly for you.

[@starrynight1329]

I'm newly diagnosed type 2 and this video is excellent for explaining exactly what is going on. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. ❤

[@AlEndo01]

As always, a superb presentation, translating "doctorese" into plain English for "muggles." As an endocrinologist, I'm quite impressed with her ability to organize her talks and discuss things at a level that will resonate with her target audience. I, a lifelong New Yorker, only have minimal trouble understanding her thick Canadian accent.... Keep up the good work!

[@ycc9369]

Violin MD is amazing, her videos are full of insights. Managing stress and quality sleep is also very important.

[@mikestasinopoulos5447]

Thanks for the info and sharing with us

[@brimarie4196]

Im an occupational therapy student, and I had no idea trigger finger and frozen shoulder (things we see all the time) can be diabetes related! Thanks for this video.

[@annegibson6072]

I didn't know that either. I have all the fingers on one hand that do that. The doctor just gave me the injections.

[@AlytheAlleyWay]

My mom has diabetes, so I watched this just to learn more about it. She struggles a lot with the tingling and numbness sensation, especially in her hands. It is awful guys it's constant pins and needles and numbness. It's really painful for her, and she struggles with sleeping. I wanted her to get medicine for it because it probably gets worse when there's more inflammation, but last time she got medicine for it they prescribed something that could damage her liver and they realized a couple days later and told her to stop taking it immediately. I just wish there was some way I could help! All I can do is give her a bunch of hand massages and hope it eases a bit so she can sleep.

[@flamingpieherman9822]

And for menopausal women who are going through the change because your estrogen regulates every hormone in your body including insulin.... You guessed it. You can become diabetic just because you're going into menopause. So it's important to keep your vitamin D3. K 2. B1 and natural C And especially magnesium potassium at good levels... Many of us start to get pain in our shoulders and hands and that's usually the upset of our hormones and insulin. Its also common for digestive issues to start up during menopause transition or after menopause...

[@jeanetteraichel8299]

Consider using HRT to prevent all the issues menopause brings. Menopause can take a few years, a decade, or leave you with forever hot flushes, night sweats, etc....I use estradiol because of surgical menopause

[@jonathanhoeffner573]

I have type 2 . I almost lost my foot to infection. If your diabetic take care of yourself. I went on a 1500 calorie diet and lost about 80 lbs. My a1c went from 13 to 6.1.

[@abr5873]

Really informative re Type 2. As a parent to a type 1 diabetic, may I request a quick list of t1 symptoms to look out for? (Maybe in a short?) By the time they present, if ignored, they will quickly kill you from diabetic ketoacidosis.

[@jennyh4025]

Just one minute in and it’s already an amazing video! Thank you for this great explanation of T1D and T2D! And especially for stating so clearly that and why this video focuses on type 2.

[@jennyh4025]

Okay, I‘ve finished the video. And while I didn’t get too much new information, the video was great and made me realize that I have to look out more for some symptoms in my loved ones. My HbA1c was just tested (and has been tested every two or three years since I turned 35) and I’m in the healthy range. And even though I eat more sweets than some of my loved ones, my long term blood glucose levels are better than theirs.

[@so._.anyways]

My father has type 1. He has neuropathy, he’s almost blind, gastroparesis, multiple toe amputations, and now he’s having strokes due to cardiac events. He also had a brain bleed from falling during a low blood sugar episode. Diabetes is no joke. Please take care of yourselves. (He was diagnosed at 6, so obviously he could not prevent it since he has type 1). I’m surprised my dad is still alive.

[@ElfInTheFlowers]

Prediabetic here, from a family with predisposition and frim Puerto Rico, a place with very high rates. This is such a good video! I am working on getting my numbers down by eliminating all sugary drinks and cutting on carbs, but it is a pretty intense process of constant awareness. Knowing these signs is so important. I know so many people who have been amputated or need insulin, both things that were devastating and cost lives after Hurricane Maria. Education is such a good first step for taking care of yourselves and self advocating when navigating the health care system.

[@I-to-Eye]

Always love your videos! You are such a good role model!

[@MiguelRPD]

I'm a delivery driver that walks 25k steps everyday. Excercise is helpful but it's not a solution to unhealthy eating. My A1C is currently 10 because I'm being arrogant about my eating habits. Please take care of your diet ! Excercise alone isn't enough !

[@filmic1]

Thank you for the discussion. I was diagnosed in 2017 (72yr old.) I remember distinctly my diabetes nurse showing me a model tube of what glycated haemoglobin looks like. I've had enough undergrad histology and anatomy for that to prick up my attention. My last A1c was 6%, now my MySugr App for my Acc Chek Guide, gives me a 5-5.3% A1c. I'm a dedicated low carb'r and have lost ~ 40kg since.

[@LindseyZal]

I had the skin patch and didn’t realize it was a sign until it went away. I had gestational diabetes in 2017. Not sure when the patch showed up, but I had it for years after even though my testing was negative. I then had a gastric sleeve in 2019 and lost 100 lbs. At some point while losing I noticed the patch was gone! It’s been over 5 years and it’s never returned ❤.

[@gohawks3571]

Yay! High five🤚 So happy for you 😊

[@GilesCuckow]

I knew I wasn't insane, my ADHD meds made me obsess to the point of diagnosing my fungal disorder and it's origin, but i didn't connect it to early signs of type 2

[@lucythevaliantbookreader7639]

thank you for these videos! I LOVE your passion and love for medicine! I'm in my first semester of college for prereqs for nursing and your channel and passion inspires me to keep going to to appreciate all our bodies do for us!

[@ViolinMD]

I'm so happy to hear that! good luck with your classes!!

[@trigger059]

This is a great video and very informative. I have had several complications from uncontrolled diabetes. I am finally at 7.0 and it was double that 7 years ago. Working on getting it lower

[@kmmusic8]

Congratulations!

[@rachelannemarie25]

I have type 2 diabetes and have none of those symptoms thankfully. Hopefully my meds keep working and I never get any of those problems 😊

[@stephaniemoore2385]

I love watching your KZbin channel

[@salvadoroliveira6632]

As always, it's great to find a new video from you, Dr. Thank you and have a nice weekend! How have your routine been going? Here in southeastern Brazil, the weather has been hot, but fortunately not as much as during last november wuen it reached 37 C in the shade! Keep safe!

[@hummingbirdinSoCal]

Fantastic video! Thank you for taking the time to post such great informative content! ❤👍

[@planesandbikes7353]

This is such an informative, helpful, intelligent and most of all cheerful channel. Thankfully I have none of these symptoms other than daytime polyuria (never at night), at age 56 and measuring as obese. But I work out 4-8 hours per week doing cardio hiking mountains, and try to eat a lower carb diet. I get the doc to do blood panels once every year or two and no T2D is showing up yet thankfully.

[@mkpears]

...another great and informative vid Dr. Violin ! wish you were my Doc ! ...your last symptom, slow digestions, can also lead to GERD, Barrett's esophagus, etc., since you have a full stomach later in the day, and as you go to sleep...

[@owaissilent]

Love ur vlogs thanks alot

[@sulaimanaljabari]

3:33 I saw this when I was an intern at a specialist hospital!

[@sulaimanaljabari]

Another DDx is scleroderma.

[@chrisolson3240]

I've got T2D. The second time, I've gotten covid my blood sugars when up. I've met many people to which this has happened to. I'm wondering about the effects in my pancreas. Enjoy being subscribed to your channel. Thank you

[@gorgha3988]

I'm type 2 diabetic. Have been for at least 12-15 years now. Thankfully (and inexplicably) other than the urination and hydration issues I have somehow managed to avoid all the more severe side effects so far. Despite having been diabetic for probably years before I was diagnosed. A friend of mine though who I met later told me once something horrific that happened to her. She has no feeling in her feet, and one day she went outside in extremely hot weather and walked across an asphalt parking lot with just here bare feet to speak to another friend of hers. When she got there her friend freaked out and she didn't know why until she turned around and saw a trail of blood and skin she left behind. Basically the asphalt was hot enough it had become sticky enough to peel the skin off her feet. Granted, I know the story sounds a bit extreme and far fetched and I have occasionally wondered about just how true it is, but she was not prone to making things up so I do believe her, and omg... how horrific if even partly true.

[@SailingNomad17]

Thank you 🥰

[@Jay_and_Meeka]

Excellent video! If you do a second one on T1, I'd love for you to clarify that diabetes isn't always diet/exercise related. As I've shared here, I was diagnosed after immunotherapy killed my pancreas. It's definitely managed through counting carbs and exercising helps increase insulin sensitivity, but there is a big different between the types! Thanks Siobhan!

[@BasicDrumming]

I appreciate you and thank you for making content.

[@buckjones4901]

They should check for insulin resistance, that will tell you how close you are to getting diabetic before you get there.

[@JamesFox1]

Thank You !!!

[@lisat9802]

Great video! Thank you.

[@living4christ]

Keto/carnivore reverses type 2 fast. A fasting insulin test along with A1C early in life is good. I could have a normal A1C but my pancreases is smashing out a lot of insulin to keep a normal A1C, if this keeps up type 2 in inevitable.

[@avon1243]

Not to split hairs, but T2 diabetics can eventually need insulin but the do not then become Type 1.

[@MH-pz8wf]

Could you do a video on Hepatitis B infection like this video?

[@FjIrwin]

So is PCOS a type of diabetes too as it’s caused by insulin resistance?

[@salvadoroliveira6632]

In Brazil, especially in the 60's and 70's, kids used to be allowed to eat lots of candy; when you're a very active kid, all that sugar will be used and won't usually accumulate in the body; however, once people start their jobs routines, there's not much time or mental energy left for working out. And sugar is addictive. Candida systemic infections can cause intense sugar cravings!

[@trishab2147]

Miss the hospital vlogs!!

[@cathylaycock5598]

I have type 2 diabetes. I’m 71. I’ve learned that 70 yrs old can have an A1C of 7+. 😊❤️🇨🇦

[@jonahwelch793]

I'm wondering if you would ever recommend acupuncture for inflammation of tendons over a corticosteroid shot and then surgery?

[@Techie1224]

For me it was more sleeping ,, feeling warm and foot tingling , thurst , dehydrated even if drinking more water,,more hungery but i didnt feel that i had to urine much

[@LFCEmilyHughes]

Yep

[@debcokinis]

Excellent video! 😊

[@tball7027]

I didn’t know she’s one of quadruplets they look lovely sisters and they all play violin very intelligent girls

[@deboras9605]

I believe the 4 pictures are all of her playing the violin.

[@mytube785]

Dr. ViolinMD: Another great video! 😊. For the management of T2D, you listed the lifestyle change remedies, could you also add medical intervention remedies?

[@poisonapple6138]

Me, a diabetic, watching this video: 😱🍿

[@Franky2A3]

I think you need to add natural sunlight to your list of prevention.

[@nikkiewhite476]

Diabetes needs to be checked for more rigorously! Fasting insulin tests as well as Ha1c, my husband was told his a1c was a little high but fine for years until i insisted on a fasting insulin test. It was sky high. My son at 23 had massive risk of diabetes from both parents, grand mother, great aunt, and two aunts all being diabetic plus he is first nations. When he developed excessive hunger without becoming satiated despite how much he ate I insisted on him being checked. Luckily it was early enough that metformin had his sugars regulated.

[@rogueranger7989]

Greetings 😊

[@lindacoffin5110]

Informative!

[@woundeddove]

?????? Can you do a video SEPARATING diabetes TYPE 1 from TYPE 2 ????????

[@HRHPrinceEugen]

A good method to maintaining stable Glucose levels in blood is to eat only meat and fat and green leaf vegetables/ or grass. Don’t eat Carbohydrates nor sugars and avoid whole grains.

[@sharvo6]

If you are insulin resistant and A1C is below the T2 threshold, can you still get the T2 diabetic symptoms such as numb feet?

[@susiethomas6909]

Dr. Violin, would my hbA1c test results be affected if I have a very low hemoglobin level due to iron deficiency anemia?

[@scotttiger8905]

All my skin tags fell off after two years on carnivore with zero plants. Used to go 3 times to the bathroom though the night, now sleep till mornining.

[@kinpatu]

A1c is a good data point but in isolation canNOT be used to diagnose diabetes or pre-diabetes. A1c can be elevated well above actual average glucose levels for a variety of reasons.

[@ViolinMD]

Yes there are other reasons you can have an elevated HbA1C (hemoglobinopathies, high red cell turnover etc.) - but in general its a very good screening tool for diabetes. Also if you repeat HbA1C and it is elevated a second time, this is diagnostic of diabetes

[@cristinabock1310]

The video I need 😬😬

[@eponawarrior7492]

Can dysautonomia mimic diabetes? I have many of these signs, but my A1C is fantastic, my blood sugar is always in the normal range. I get the shakes pretty bad when I miss a meal and I have nocturia and excessive thirst. Even in these moments I still test within the normal range. I have POTS so I always assumed it must just be that.

[@salvadoroliveira6632]

Ah, now I remembered that case you mentioned before, the patient with a staple in the foot.

[@markmarco6277]

Good stuff.

[@cadsuane]

Exercise can help perhaps a little. If someone wants to reverse type 2 diabetes then stop eating sugar/carbs.

[@jennyh4025]

You shouldn’t stop eating carbs, complex carbohydrates are actually good for you, since they are usually in a package with lots of fiber and nutrients (e.g. oats and bran).

[@debbriggs5811]

What if you have a lump or 2 to the palm or at the a-1 pully but tendon doesn't get caught; no pain or numbness. Is it still a sign of DM?

[@faizakhandakar7421]

I'm a bit confused, isn't the binding of glucose to proteins called "glycation" (and not glicosilation)?

[@rosannahutson9757]

Can Meniers disease which affects your balance and gait and which caused hammer toes,cause neropathy in your feet?

[@babatwofive5727]

So, nothing about increased protein to control diabetes?

[@mickgatz214]

Awesome!, I have numbness in my feet, but I haven't got Diabetes...😂🤔👍 Definately Periphal Neuropraphy

[@larmstrong2302]

Good video! It had me checking my skin for signs of diabetes! 👍 ...But I did have to stop and look at the screen when you said that doctors would taste their patient's urine! 😝😵‍💫

[@Esthermvutiye]

I have a question when I stand for too long, my ankle and my leg starts, turning red and starts, turning itchy I and I want to know what that mean and I am a 14 year old girl and can make a video about type 1 diabetes

[@harryrybak-tu4pz]

What A1C level is considered pre diabetes? At what A1C level are medications started?

[@LynnZB]

My husband was just diagnosed pre-diabetic. Pre-diabetic is A1C 5.7-6.4. lower than 5.7 is normal. Above 6.4 is diabetic. They put him on 500mg of metformin once a day and needs to change his diet.

[@harryrybak-tu4pz]

Are you located in the USA? In Canada prediabetes starts at 6 to 6.4

[@rosseryankeegirl]

Drs. use to taste urine?!?!😲😲😲 Whoaa

[@ViolinMD]

yeah... that's some serious dedication to patient care!

[@jennyh4025]

@@ViolinMDisn‘t that also where the name comes from? I do remember something about honey.

[@safimoshkani8495]

Perfect explanation of diabetes thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@namename1]

Tell me the reason for white eyelid a vitamin lacks,not a vitiligo for sure,

[@salvadoroliveira6632]

7:25 " altered mental status " aand that summons the neurologist from Dr. G. channel!😂

[@Chris-u4b8r]

Half of Americans are pre diabetics. Very sad. Look what they eat. Every day out and they go through drive through.

[@SatumainenOlento]

My friend was diagnosed diabetic. She got very upset about it. She changed her diet to carnivore. 6 months later and her blood sugar was normal again. After a while she moved to "maintenance diet" where she eats some vegetables additionally to meat. It worked for her. This is totally anecdotal, of course, but if anybody is prediabetic, this might help you to look for informationa about different diets and perhaps, change the course of your life!!!

[@lexirae7889]

Go carnivore or ketivore & type 2 diabetes won't "happen" 😂

[@TheJhn924]

Another great informative video!

[@ViolinMD]

Glad you liked it!

[@edrozenrozen9600]

I had skin tags a while ago ... I found them so repulsive that it motivated me to stop all sugar intake! It worked.

[@MCscarfacematt]

i mean neuropathy isnt really that bad I've had it half my life since my stroke I've broke my foot twice the second time the doctor asked when the last time I broke it was because he didn't see a medical record of it. because I didn't go to the hospital for it dropped a 2 foot bt 2 foot patio stone on it and being I wear an afo I figured it would be a good enough cast if it was broken and just walked on it for a year turned out if I kept off it for 6 weeks it would have healed good but the fact I kept walking and moving where it was broken it never really healed

[@peterpan408]

If you have T2D already.. Reverse it! Stop overloading your metabolism!

[@marinakiell1069]

You should call the diabetes in this video Type 2 Diabetes! Which you do 😊 This gets very frustrating for those with Type 1 Diabetes because when people with type 1 Diabetes say “I have diabetes” people automatically think “was it cuz you ate too much sugar as a kid?”

[@ViolinMD]

great point, I totally agree! hopefully that was clear in the intro!

[@marinakiell1069]

@ also there is a distinct difference between the two in diagnosis; the span of the weight loss. Did you know about LADA [Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults] ? Doctors misdiagnosis it as Type 2 until the patient adamantly requests more testing where the C Peptide test is showing Type 1 Which is why LADA is termed as Type 1.5 Treated as Type 1

[@kenlew4945]

Diabetes is one very ugly thing and should be taken serious who has it. Being type 2 I have to keep my health in check. Lucily my Endocrinologist Dr. give me a clean bill of health at least for the next 6 months

[@ON-YT]

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[@ViolinMD]

Hi!!

[@LaraA55]

@Violin MD Wow, Siobhan, I didn't know how high sugar levels affected the tendons, something new that I learned, cheers, 🦘🐨