I have diabetic neuropathy, what should I do?

A few weeks ago I noticed that my legs started to feel funny. This developed into having problems walking and I've just been to the doctor who told me I have diabetic neuropathy. I am freaking out. I don't know much about this and I am scared of how it will progress. Does anyone have any experience with this ? All information is helpful, thanks!

Hi Hello78,

I understand that you are feeling anxious about the news. By now you have probably talked it through with your GP and there has been made a plan for bringing your blood glucose levels steady. Usually if caught early you should be okay, but you might wanna have a further look at your management of your diabetes. Like diet and exercise. It happened to me some years back, but I was able to quickly change it and I have no complications from it at all. So just do as your doctor told you to and be causious for a while. You'll get through it, I'm sure. Stick with "the rules" and try not to stress too much about it (easier said than done, right)

Does someone else have advice for Hello78??? 

Don't be shy to share. Remember that we are all here to help each other.

All the best,

Gilda 

Diabetic neuropathy is a new term for me.   I am not comfortable with the thought that now that I have heard about it I think I may suffer from it.    I will talk to my G P on the next visit.

I remember catching my leg on a spike a number of years ago. It hurt for a week but there was no bleeding or serious damage to the skin or even swelling.     I can't remember if it happened before or after my Type 2 diagnosis.    Since then I have had occasional numbness in that leg, usually at night, and the occurrences have become more frequent.    The exact feeling is difficult to describe perhaps it's a bit like the circulation problems you get from sitting too long in a poor position, but it happens for no reason and does not adjust with exercise.

I would appreciate any thoughts or insight into this problem.   Is there a test to confirm it or point to some other cause ?   I know my blood sugar control is not perfect but on the other hand I don't consider it to be so poor as to cause serious complications.

SAM