Is this a sign of diabetes?

[SunTracker]

For the last 6 months or so, whenever I drink a coke, I start to feel sick to my stomach.  This only happens with regular cokes, not diet ones.

Am I becoming diabetic?

[Leslie]

Recommend you see your doctor SunTracker.  Could be diabetes or hypoclycemia.  Much would depend on family history, your age, your physical condition.

Diabetes is a danger for guys around 50 who drink too much and over eat.  Never get exercise.  An overfat condition brings it on.  Schedule an appointment with a general practicioner, and he will direct you to a specialist for diet and exercise.  Unfortunately for old farts, that's easier said than done.  If you're married this will be no problem for you.  

If you're younger than this and are in reasonably good shape, it's a darn good idea to see your doctor.  They will set your mind at ease if nothing's wrong.  And if there is, they can give you better advise.


Les

[Tuomio]

I dont think diabetes generates any feelings in your stomach if you consume sugar. Diabetes means that your body doesent insert insuline enough in your bloodstream and your sugar levels drop below normal.

I dont think its wise to drink lots of soft drinks daily anyway, juice is better and it has fructose instead of sucrose, which is more natural source of sugar.

Eat few tablespoons of sugar and see what it does.

[Lazerus]

If I drink a coke on an empty stomache I get the same thing. Hell, they use the stuff to clean engine parts, it can't be too good for the ol' stomach lining.

Drink a few glasses of water if it happens again. Tummy will be all better in a few minutes:p

[gofaster]

Sounds more like ulcers to me.

[TPIguy]

I'm with Lazerus on this one. Coke does the same thing to me, thats why I don't drink it. All its good for is cleaning battery terminals and rotting your teeth out.

So, if it makes your stomach hurt, don't drink it.

[Wanker]

Diabetes won't wait until your 50 to strike. I'm 5'7'' and used to weigh 230lbs, and I was having gout like symptoms, with my big toe swelling. My doctor put me through some blood tests and my blood sugar was at 111 and my cholestoral was at 250. I was 36 at the time, and she said I could either get into shape and start eating right, or have type 2 diabetes and/or heart disease within a few years.

Since then, I've dropped down to 160 lbs, I eat right, and excercise for an hour each day. My blood sugar is down to 99, my cholestoral is down to 210, and I feel and look great. I went from size 40 pants down to 31.

Don't wait to start taking care of yourselves, gents. Do it starting today. You'll be glad you did!

[Maniac]

For the last 6 months or so, whenever I drink a coke, I start to feel sick to my stomach. This only happens with regular cokes, not diet ones.

I too can feel like this if i havent eaten anything and down a coke, and yes the symptoms are worse with Diet coke...

and I feel and look great

can i feel you?

[Wanker]

NO!

[Saurdaukar]

Drink beer.  Much healthier than soda.

[narsus]

I'm with Lazerus on this one. Coke does the same thing to me, thats why I don't drink it. All its good for is cleaning battery terminals and rotting your teeth out.

Saw a whole show on MythBusters on this one, they proved plain old water works just as well as coke for cleaning an engine or battery terminals.

As far as coke and your teeth they disproved the myth of it rotting teeth away quickly. Granted sugar isn't to great for your teeth anyway but you get the point.

[Lazerus]

Try dropping some gunked up engine parts in a tub of water and a tub of coke. Lemme know what happens:D

Old middle school science project. First, round up some teeth (easy to do if ya live in the south). Then, get ya a can or two of coke, some tea, and some water. Let the teeth soak for a few days in each. Lemme know what happens:D

[Vermillion]

<--- Type I Diabetic

Upset stomachs do not typically mean you are becoming diabetic, and to my knowledge are not a common symptom.  Excessive urination, extreme  thirst, and flu like symptoms (always tired and lethargic), are more common.

However, if your diabetic (or hypoglycemic) and your blood sugar gets out of wack, it can make you have slight nausea.  Which can be a real problem if your blood sugar is low, and you need to get food in you, or your going to pass out.

banana.... jeez man, your wasting away. You was such a huggely bear befwore *little kid voice*  Sounds like you done trimmed up!

[narsus]

http://snopes.com/cokelore/tooth.asp

http://hoaxinfo.com/cokeacid.htm

I don't make this stuff up.

Soda bubbles big deal, so now you have battery terminals that are sticky with coke residue.

[Lazerus]

Originally posted by narsus
http://snopes.com/cokelore/tooth.asp

http://hoaxinfo.com/cokeacid.htm

I don't make this stuff up.

Never said ya did.

Soda bubbles big deal, so now you have battery terminals that are sticky with coke residue.

Never said anything about battery terminals either(never tried that one really. Always used a wire brush, maybe some baking soda if it was bad enough).

Nor could I find evidence that Coke drivers use Coke to "clean their engines over the last 20 years".  Ask yourself, why would you want to put any fluid that has a high sugar content on your engine. Once the fluid evaporates all you'll have is a sticky residue that burns and creates carbon on the engine surface.

What idiot would pour Coke on their engine? Drop the part in it, let it soak, take it out and rinse it off. Great if you don't have any degreaser to let it soak in, and you can wait overnight.

Coca-Cola contains acids (such as citric acid and phosphoric acid) which will eventually dissolve items such as teeth (given enough time),