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What Causes Tingling In Legs, Blurry Vision And Frequent Urination?
Question: i have several symptoms of diabetes. frequent urination, dry mouth, weight loss, tingling in the legs, although that went away for a month when i started taking my b-12 correctly. ive been taking it right but the tingling came back. my vision has become slightly blurry the last month or so. ive had the fasting glucose test and the A1c dobe and they came back normal. ive been eating healthier for about two months now, limiting my sugar intake. im going to the doctor in a month because my new insurance doesnt take effect till then. no family history of diabetes. is it likely to be diabetes if two of the tests came back normal? or could there be another explanation for some of these symptoms? i do drink a lot of water simce its good for me, but it makes me urinate multiple times an hour. i know i cant be fully diagnosed online. like i said im going to the doctor in a month. im just quite concerned.
Brief Answer:
Another type of diabetes
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to note your symptoms. They are indeed bothersome.
Diabetes can cause these but if two blood tests came back normal, it is extremely unlikely.
There is another type of diabetes called Diabetes Insipidus. This leads to symptoms similar to the ones you are experiencing.
It can be challenging to diagnose this sometimes.It involves special type of tests called Serum Osmolality by direct method along with urine osmolality and urine sodium tests.
It is best you consult an endocrinologist in-person.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
Calcium
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your 3 month glucose average)
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH
Free T4
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
Another type of diabetes
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to note your symptoms. They are indeed bothersome.
Diabetes can cause these but if two blood tests came back normal, it is extremely unlikely.
There is another type of diabetes called Diabetes Insipidus. This leads to symptoms similar to the ones you are experiencing.
It can be challenging to diagnose this sometimes.It involves special type of tests called Serum Osmolality by direct method along with urine osmolality and urine sodium tests.
It is best you consult an endocrinologist in-person.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
Calcium
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your 3 month glucose average)
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH
Free T4
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you. ill be sure to ask for those when i can get in in a month.
Brief Answer:
Best wishes
Detailed Answer:
for good health
Best wishes
Detailed Answer:
for good health
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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