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BIgComputerGeek posted...

So is there some way to tell if you have diabetes without actually getting a blood test? I've suspected I may have diabetes for many years now, but I've always been deathly afraid of needled so I've never actually been able to get a blood test done in my life.

All I know is that both my arms and legs have been in a constant, never-ending state of sharp tingling for years, with my feet being the worst case to the point it's painful. I've also lost a lot of muscle mass and my legs have gotten so weak it's sometimes difficult to walk or balance. Though that may be attributed to muscle atrophy due to not really exercising any more. I don't know.

I've gotten used to it by now (not that I enjoy it) but this obviously isn't something I should be getting used to.

go. to the doctor

a needle won't kill you, but failing to get checked out can.

they deal with people who don't like needles all the time. set up your appointment and physically show up. being an adult means doing things you don't want to do. if your fear is so bad that you make your appointment and then fight the person doing the collection, then you need to start therapy. either way, set up an appointment, like now.