Do I have diabetes :(?

[jonas love ?]

ok well I am 12 years old ( 13 in like 1 month) and I think I might have diabetes. I am usually always almost thirsty even after I drink something and am hungrey alot. I am about like 105 pounds but i guess I dont have regular excersize but I do have a regualr diet. And also sometimes just when I'm walking or something I get "hot flash's" i guess I'll call them cuz idk what they are really called lol and my vision gets like really blurry and I feel like im going to pass out and this happens regularly. I was also tested for diabetes when I was about like 1 because my mom was worried but it came out negative so I dont know if that will help or not.
oh yeah I forgot to add this but I also got to the bathroom like every hour too or sometimes less if that counts for anything.
oh yeah I also forgot something again lol. my grandpa and my great uncle both had diabetes too but they are both passed away.

[cdn_ash]

Does it run in your family? You're pretty young and a healthy weight. But I'd get your blood checked for things like blood sugar, and thyroid, etc.

See the doctor. Keep a food diary and record when it happens. This will help the doctor in diagnosing the problem.

Good luck!

[Mischele, RN]

It wouldn't hurt to have your doctor run some bloodwork on you like a fasting blood sugar, a Hemoglobin A1C and a thyroid panel. A lot of it could be what you eat too. Sugary foods and carby foods (pastas, rice, breads, crackers, potatos, etc) will cause a sharp rise in your blood sugar and then a crash afterwards which makes you feel crappy. Also try to have 4-6 small meals a day rather than 3 meals or even 2. It could be that you're just robbing your body of it's natural sugars. eat more protein - it takes longer to break down so it gives more even energy throughout the day and not the yo-yo affect that carbs can give. Good luck!