i have had Type 2 for three years now and all this time have been struggling to get my blood sugars down they generally run around 20+ it has caused lot of discomfort especially in my feet which has very little feeling now. i am insulin dependent and am now under a specialist, i have lost some five stone in the time feel much happier but have sleepless nights with the pain in my feet. i use libra free patches which i have to pay for but all the insulin is provided
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Welcome to the forum @peterfoth. 🙂
I'm so sorry to hear about what you're going through with your feet. Are you receiving any treatment for the pain? Is your specialist aware the pain's impacting your sleep? It must be frustrating for you.
Well done for losing so much weight, it's not easy! How are you finding the Libre? I hope your new insulin regimen will help improve your sugar levels soon.
I'm so sorry to hear about what you're going through with your feet. Are you receiving any treatment for the pain? Is your specialist aware the pain's impacting your sleep? It must be frustrating for you.
Well done for losing so much weight, it's not easy! How are you finding the Libre? I hope your new insulin regimen will help improve your sugar levels soon.
Cherrelle DUK
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Hi peterfoth, welcome to the forum.
Just popping in to say hello. So sorry to hear about the health challenges you've experienced, must be quite upsetting given all of the great progress you've made.
It might be worth getting onto your specialist and seeing if there's anything they can do to help. Unfortunately, it can be challenging to deal with the feeling in your feet depending on the cause and the level of nerve damage present. Some people find that when there numbers are stable, their feet improve though as mentioned that depends on the condition of your nerves.
Hopefully, they'll be able to give you some advice, especially as the pain is impacting your sleep. A diabetic podiatrist may be able to help manage your feet on an ongoing basis so worth looking into getting a referral.
Just popping in to say hello. So sorry to hear about the health challenges you've experienced, must be quite upsetting given all of the great progress you've made.
It might be worth getting onto your specialist and seeing if there's anything they can do to help. Unfortunately, it can be challenging to deal with the feeling in your feet depending on the cause and the level of nerve damage present. Some people find that when there numbers are stable, their feet improve though as mentioned that depends on the condition of your nerves.
Hopefully, they'll be able to give you some advice, especially as the pain is impacting your sleep. A diabetic podiatrist may be able to help manage your feet on an ongoing basis so worth looking into getting a referral.
Drummer
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Do you reduce your carbohydrate or up your insulin to try to lower your glucose levels?
I found that really strict carb control - under 40 gm a day, means that I don't need medication.
It is something a lot of HCPs seem to neglect to mention as they want medicated normal rather than a outré but normalizing diet.
Ljc
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Hello @peterfoth . Welcome to the forum . Well done on losing so much weight.
What insulin’s are you on .
And how long have you been in insulin .
I am sorry to hear you have painful Neuropathy , you need to discuss this with the specials or Gp .
What insulin’s are you on .
And how long have you been in insulin .
I am sorry to hear you have painful Neuropathy , you need to discuss this with the specials or Gp .
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