Worried I have diabetes.

[Seaster]

I've had this fear/anxiety over diabetes many times in the past and it's cropped back up yet again. Every time in the past that I thought I had diabetes, it turned out that I didn't. But each time I was convinced.
Well, this time, I am convinced I have it once more and am starting to get that all too familiar anxiety over it.

The main symptoms that have me getting all worked up is the frequent urination. I am peeing frequently but for normal to smallish amounts. I am NOT peeing a lot at all.

Also, I have this weird prickly feeling of my skin at times on my arms, neck, back, and feet. It's mostly been the bottoms of my feet mostly. I am concerned that could be a sign of diabetes with nerve damage or whatnot.

I haven't feel thirsty like I have to drink something either. It's possibly my bladder is irritated because I am not drinking enough water. I drink sugary drinks and basically not enough water. it's possible that could explain things but idk.

I asked ChatGPT and it seem to suggest Diabetes as a possibility which didn't help. In the past, I'd go through the hassle of getting tested only to find out I was worrying over nothing. And frequent urination itself is not new to me. I have pelvic floor dysfunction at times where my bladder gets irritated. I manage it somehow.

But today, the frequent urination has been all day basically along with the pricky zap like feeling. It was NOT like this yesterday. Seems kind of odd to come on all at once, especially the pricky feeling. If it's nerve related due to diabetes, that's usually from uncontrolled diabetes for years. But I've not had any indication of having diabetes at all.

[Seaster]

Here's the thing though. My frequent urge to pee is constant but it's often for small amounts. Sometimes normal amounts. And I don't feel thirsty like someone with diabetes would, which I suppose if I'm peeing lots, I should be thirsty. My throat is dry but that's it.

And the urge to pee? It's like always there, even right after going really. This doesn't seem to line up with Diabetes is what I am telling myself. I didn't sleep very well last night but I slept some despite the frequent urination.

[nomorepanic]

Why not just get tested so you know either way?

[Seaster]

Because it brings back memories of all the times I was a hypochondriac and every time I got tested, I came back clean and just a UTI or something. I guess I won't have a choice though if this continues. I'll have to see how things go with drinking more water.

I have had similar frequent urination episodes before sometimes even during the day. It just doesn't happen often anymore. (pelvic floor dysfunction)

[Button1]

I know this was a couple of weeks ago but I read your last comment about being resistant to testing because I was EXACTLY the same. I’ve been all over the place for a month or so, very anxious, all sorts of digestive symptoms, my cycle was off and I’ve been SPIRALLING but absolutely adamant I wouldn’t get a blood test. However I gave in this morning and went and although there was some panic I actually feel proud and relieved I went. It may not give me many or any answers (which might then be an answer in itself) or it might but at least I had some power in the situation for once. I feel a bit better just for doing it. You might too?

[NoraB]

I asked ChatGPT and it seem to suggest Diabetes as a possibility which didn't help.

Of course it's going to suggest diabetes as a possibility, but that doesn't mean you have diabetes, Seaster.

I have pelvic floor dysfunction at times where my bladder gets irritated. I manage it somehow.

An irritated bladder doesn't like sugar or stimulants...

[BlueIris]

Newly-diagnosed diabetic here. It's honestly less of a big deal than you might think, and I say that as an A-grade worrier.