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Hello I am fairly new to type 2 diabetes I am experiencing sometimes excrutiating pain in my lower legs any advise to improve this?
 
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Hi there, and welcome to the forum. Have you had checks with your diabetes nurse?
 
What are your blood sugar levels like?
 
Hi @painfulpat, welcome to the forum 🙂 I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing this. I'd definitely make an appointment your GP or diabetes nurse to discuss this. I'd also recommend calling 111 for more immediate care/advice if you're concerned.
 
Welcome to the forum @painfulpat

Sorry you are experiencing the discomfort in your lower legs :(

Do you know if your glucose levels have changed much since your diagnosis? And have you recently added any meds or changed how your diabetes is treated?

Sometimes a rapid change in average glucose levels can trigger a form of short term nerve pain (transient neuropathy).

But I agree with @Sophie DUK, it sounds like it would be worth trying to book an e-consult or phone call with your GP, or ask NHS111.

That level of pain needs looking into.

Hugs to you, and let us know how things go.
 
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