Dear Roma,

Of course the obvious answer is, "Go see your doctor!" If diabetes runs in your family and you are having symptoms, why mess around? On the other hand, you can do a lot on your own.

If you want some indication of how your body is handling sugars, run down to Wal Mart or CVS drug store and buy a glucometer, some test strips and some wipes. Ask the pharmacist for help. Then check your blood sugar first thing every morning for a week. It should be under 120 (some experts say even lower). If you are 120 or more after not eating all night, you got sugar problems!

If you want to see how your body is handling your meals, check just before eating for a couple days. Your blood sugar should be back down to 120 or less before eating again (but not below 60).

If you want to know how well you are doing a CHOOSING low carb or complex carb foods that won't slam your blood sugar around, check your blood sugar about 1 hour after eating every meal for a few days.

Record all these numbers (some machines will do this for you) with some notes and bring everything to your doctor. Then you'll have some solid information to talk about your condition and possible treatments.

Good luck.