Diabetic Neuropathy

[relph]

Hi everyone I am new to this Forum although I have been following for some time now. I was diagnosed with type 2 just on 2 years ago. I managed to get all my numbers (diabetes, lipids etc) all under control within the first 3 months. I did this by cutting out all sugars and grains and doing lots of walking. I have always followed a low fat diet (big mistake it seems) with lots of healthy grains, veg and protein. I also was an avid baker and baked at least one cake per week which was shared by family and visitors. Anyway my question is: Is it possible to develop diabetic neuropathy when blood sugars are under control? Most of my numbers range from 5 (before meals) anywhere up to 6.5 (after meals). The only high ones are morning fasting numbers. I sometimes get 5.5 or 5.7 but most mornings they are between 6 and 6.8. Sorry for this long winded blurb but I wanted to give some back ground. I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who can help. I started getting this tingling in my toes and fingers about a week ago. My last HBA1C was 5.7 and this was 4 months ago. Thank you so much

 

[noblehead]

Welcome to the forum Relph.

I suspect anyone can get problems with diabetic neuropathy but this would be particularly so for those who have uncontrolled diabetes, although the symptoms that you describe may be unrelated to your diabetes so it's best to get checked out by your gp and get a proper diagnosis.

 

[relph]

Welcome to the forum Relph.

I suspect anyone can get problems with diabetic neuropathy but this would be particularly so for those who have uncontrolled diabetes, although the symptoms that you describe may be unrelated to your diabetes so it's best to get checked out by your gp and get a proper diagnosis.

Thank you for your response noblehead - I will make a doctor's appointment asap. It's a bit of a worry considering how careful I am with everything.

 

[Daibell]

Hi. If you keep your sugars in the good range it's highly unlikely that you will suffer neuropathy due to diabetes but there are many other causes so do ask the GP

 

[this is too difficult two]

Get tested for vitamin B12. That was how it started with me.

 

[Brunneria]

I second @this is too difficult two 's suggestion to check for b12 deficiency.

Doctors assume it will only appear if you also have anaemia.

This is not the case.

And the sooner b12 deficiency is treated, the more likely the symptoms are reversible.
http://chriskresser.com/b12-deficiency-a-silent-epidemic-with-serious-consequences
It can mimic neuropathy.

And if your b12 levels are ok, then you are a step closer finding out what it really is!

 

[relph]

Thank you very much @Brunneria, @this is too difficult two and @Daibell - I so appreciate this invaluable information. I am new to this forum and forums in general. To think that I hesitated before joining but I can see that I needn't have worried. This information has given me hope as I would rather be dealing with a B12 deficiency than the problem of neuropathy. I can see where I could have developed a B12 problem as I have cut my food intake right down and eating very differently to my norm. I do eat more plant based food and only have meat, eggs etc once or twice a week and of course no cereal!

 

[this is too difficult two]

Don't take B12 deficiency lightly. get tested soon. You really would not rather be dealing with B 12 deficiency.

 

[relph]

Thank you again @this is too difficult two. I just had a look at the Chris Kresser link you posted and I have to be honest I had no idea - a real eye opener. I will definitely look into this sooner rather than later.

 

[this is too difficult two]

Thanks but it was Brunneria that posted it

 

[relph]

So it was....my apologies Brunneria

 

[Brunneria]

No worries!