Hello. I have just joined your community having had type 2 diabetes for a long time.

[Nich85]

My main problem these days is balance. I am constantly afraid of falling. I use a rollator/walker but it sometimes feels as if it will run away from me leaving me without support. Can anyone rrecomend any publications or have any advice please.

 

[Kopiert]

Welcome to the forum @Nich85 . I can't answer your particular question, but I bet there will be someone along soon who can

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @Nich85

Sorry to hear about the problems you’ve been having with your balance

Have you been assessed for any changes that may have occurred in your nerves (peripheral neuropathy) over the time you have had diabetes?

There is research that shows that neuropathy can cause impaired balance and dizziness in some people with diabetes.

Dizziness and Loss of Balance in Individuals With Diabetes: Relative Contribution of Vestibular Versus Somatosensory Dysfunction

The authors studied patients with diabetes and complaints of dizziness to determine whether peripheral neuropathy or inner ear dysfunction was more likely to disturb balance. Quantitative testing showed that the majority failed to maintain balance in ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Hope you can find a way to feel a little steadier on your pins 🙂