Nerve endings affected

[Aimee McDyre]

Good Morning
My Father has Diabetes Type 2 and has for the past 15yrs.
He is very old school so i can't get much information out of him and to get him to change his ways is just a no go! He's 67 and now retired. He has the same routine every single day in that he goes for a walk around local venues in the mornings and then comes home and lies on the sofa all afternoon/evening.
He has stopped smoking and drinking over the years and tries to follow a more healthier diet (although still not great).
My worry/upset is that I see him struggling walking, he walks very slow and always seems to be unbalanced. He can only walk a very short distance without being exhausted. Whilst he never says anything he always (to me) looks like he's about to collapse. He looks clammy and pale. He'll often have to sit down or head back to the car but never ever says how he's feeling or that he doesn't feel well.
He did mention once that he cant feel the difference between hot and cold on his feet and that he wouldn't know if he'd stood on anything sharpe etc.
I was just looking for any advise that you may be able to give me on anything i can do / suggest for my dad to help him generally day to day?
Regards
Aimee

 

[Amigo]

Good Morning
My Father has Diabetes Type 2 and has for the past 15yrs.
He is very old school so i can't get much information out of him and to get him to change his ways is just a no go! He's 67 and now retired. He has the same routine every single day in that he goes for a walk around local venues in the mornings and then comes home and lies on the sofa all afternoon/evening.
He has stopped smoking and drinking over the years and tries to follow a more healthier diet (although still not great).
My worry/upset is that I see him struggling walking, he walks very slow and always seems to be unbalanced. He can only walk a very short distance without being exhausted. Whilst he never says anything he always (to me) looks like he's about to collapse. He looks clammy and pale. He'll often have to sit down or head back to the car but never ever says how he's feeling or that he doesn't feel well.
He did mention once that he cant feel the difference between hot and cold on his feet and that he wouldn't know if he'd stood on anything sharpe etc.
I was just looking for any advise that you may be able to give me on anything i can do / suggest for my dad to help him generally day to day?
Regards
Aimee

Doesn’t he have regular retinopathy tests on his eyes Aimee where they also examine his feet including feeling and pulse?
If he’s not keen to go, I’d make him an appt and they’ll send him a letter.
He needs these neuropathy symptoms investigating. Best wishes

 

[Alister]

Different people require different approaches
1st I would try gentle persuasion first (ask him to do it just to put your mind at rest) rather than saying he needs to go, but if that doesn't work you may need to up the ante & scare the **** out of him.
(had similar with my dad although not diabetes releated, he would not bother his doctor with minor symptoms until I threatened to set my Sister on him 🙂 )

 

[Aimee McDyre]

Thank you
He does have regular check up's on his eyes but i am not sure if they do his feet at the same time (you would think its a simple question but honestly its like getting blood out of a stone). The whole diabetes situation for him seems to be getting worse in general and i just wondered if anyone had any experiences of what can be done to try and slow it / deal with it more.

 

[HOBIE]

I drink DIET TONIC WATER. Helps circulation with a hint of Lemon. No Gin honest. Good luck 🙂

 

[grovesy]

Thank you
He does have regular check up's on his eyes but i am not sure if they do his feet at the same time (you would think its a simple question but honestly its like getting blood out of a stone). The whole diabetes situation for him seems to be getting worse in general and i just wondered if anyone had any experiences of what can be done to try and slow it / deal with it more.

Not every where do the eye checks and feet checks at same visit. Though he should have it done at least ANNUALLY