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A 27-year-old female asked:

I suddenly have an increased appetite and have gained quite a lot of weight in a short period of time. i am also very thirsty and urinate far more often than i used to. i am insulin resistant, should i be worried?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 51 years experience

Yes: What you described are symptoms of diabetes. You should see a doctor at your earliest. Try losing weight, not easy, but essential.

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A 35-year-old male asked:

My blood glucose level is 105 mg/dL after fasting for 12 hours. My symptoms are muscle cramping with exercise, always thirsty, and frequent urination. I also do a low carb diet. Could I have low insulin and my muscles arent getting glucose?

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My blood glucose level is 105 mg/dL after fasting for 12 hours. My symptoms are bad muscle cramping during exercise, always thirsty, and frequent urination. I also do a low carb diet. Could I have low insulin and my muscles arent getting glucose?

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Is a tiny dark red bump just inside the tip of the penile urethral opening (along with mild discomfort when urinating as well as for short periods at random times) something to be worried and visit a doctor about? (Never had sex with a partner?

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Period due tomoro we are ttc & past 4days I am thirsty all the time and have a lot of discharge are these good signs. Neg test today! :(?

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A 20-year-old female asked:

My earlier question about tiredness. I also urinate a lot and am thirsty all the time i alsofeel very sick if i don't eat as soon as i wake, diabetes?

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