Q Do you have to be fat to be diabetic? I dont know if i have diabetes or not i m not obese. But i cant get in to see my doctor until next month i m just wondering if i should worry. I have a lot of the symptoms (protein in the urine excessive hunger etc etc) but im not big and im also only 20 should i be worried? And could these things be correct with proper diet? I need to eat better i think
You need not be fat in order to be diabetic however, obesity does raise your chances of developing diabetes. If you have a first degree relative with diabetes, you may be genetically predisposed. Once you get your bloodwork done, things will be clearer.