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I've been on medication for an under active thyroid for 10 yrs. Had it checked about 2 months ago and that's not the cause but well spotted! I'm starting to wonder if I shouldn't maybe be tested for diabetes. I'm thirsty all the time and I get up about 5 times a night to wee. Not sure what else it could be but since I don't have medical aid testing for problems is a hobby I can't afford lol!
Get yourself to a doctor to have your blood tested for an A1c test. Even if it is an emergency room. I don't mean to scare you, but diabetes is a silent killer. While you are battling constant thirst, inside the diabetes is doing it dastardly deeds attacking your major organs. Starting with your circulatory system, heart and kidneys. Constant thirst is a symptom of a more deep problem. Most likely diabetes. If you have anyone in your family that is diabetic, then most likely you will develop it also. Get it checked now and if you are lucky, you will only be type two. It can be controlled in two ways. With medications (pills) or diet. If you are borderline for type one, then you may have to go with the injections of insulin. That is up to your doctor to decide. You may be only borderline and con control it with diet alone.
Everyone in my family (back to my grandparents) has heart disease and/or diabetes. They go hand in hand. I am the last one of my generation to be diagnosed with diabetes. Next will be my children. Knowing the family history, they are checked every three months for it. I don't expect any of my kids to escape developing this hideous disease. And neither do they.
A little known secret. In this country, if a hospital receives even one dollar from the federal government, they cannot refuse you medical treatment. And since you don't have medical coverage, they can direct you to medical services that are available to you. Your best bet is an emergency room. I hate to use that, but a doctor really doesn't want to see you without medical coverage. Good luck.
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