testing for neuropathy

[Carina1962]

are there any tests at home that one can do to keep a check on neuropathy? i get tested like most of us when i go for my diabetic review every 6 months by the Nurse with a tuning fork but wondered what we can do at home that does the same job?

 

[Northerner]

I'm not aware of anything carina. Some of the sensitivity tests would be difficult to do yourself I think, since you can't tickle your own feet! I think you need to be guided more by being aware of any numbness or sharp pain, particularly in your toes. I was also told that if you have hairy calves and feet then it means you have good circulation, but I won't be so personal as to ask your own particular 'hobbit' status! 😉

 

[itsallgood]

My wife says I've got Hobbit feet, now I can tell her that's a good thing 😛