Are these diabetes symptoms, or am I overreacting?

Question

My hands tend to be noticeably shaky if it's been a while since I've eaten. Do most people get this way when hungry?

Also, on occasion I have sweet smelling urine - normally this will happen in the morning or if I've been outside working and gotten really hot.

Answer 1

most people pee out more than drink and are very thirsty

Answer 2

I would definitely be concerned enough to see a doctor.  

Answer 3

No, your symptoms do NOT sound like diabetes.

Yes, normal people get "shaky" if they haven't eaten for awhile.  It's called HYPOGLYCEMIA -- TO LOW blood suga (diabetes is TOO HIGH blood sugar).

The sweet smelling uring bothers me, though. My first thought is merely  dehydration -- you're not drinking enough water.  This would be especially so if you're working outside.  Always drink LOTS of water -- several 8-ounce glasses a day.

My second thought is ketones in the urine, and that is a very serious problem!  Ketones in the urine are a sign of many serious illnesses, and can be fatal.

I strongly suggest that you see your doctor and have a complete checkup. He can do a very simple blood test to see if you might be diabetic, and be sure to mention to him the sweet smelling urine.

Answer 4

Surely could be, usually youd experiencea lot of drinking, a lot of peeing and weight loss. Get a fingerstick blood sugar test, I am sure you know someone who has a monitor. If its high, get it checked out.