I have had type 1 diabetes for 13 years now and my control has not always been so good until about 2-3 years ago when I first got a complication with my eyes.
I then took my doctors advice and went on a pump.
I found the pump easier at first because Id attach the pod and press a few buttons when I needed a bolus for food. After being on the pump for a while, I soon realised that it is actually alot harder because in order for it to work effectively, you have to constantly fine tine it. Being a single male, i also had an issue with the pod constantly attached and when I went to the gym etc, getting showered or changed, it was always there and I found it to be a bit of a passion killer!
I then got the Freestyle Libre and after about 3 weeks of using the Libre, I noticed that my BG graph was very unstable. My pattern looked like an ECG. It would just be troughs and peaks throughout the day.
I then decided to try out MDI again so I went back to my GP and went back to using Tressiba / Degludec as my basal and Humalog as my quick acting insulin.
Over the next few weeks, I was comparing my graphs and I noticed that I had less peaks and troughs and that my overall pattern was more stable.
Just recently I started getting really bad neuropathy pains in my legs and feet. They feel like they are burning constantly. I went to my dr who started me on Amitriptyline but I am not sure this is helping.
I have done so much research because I feel my overall control has improved. The neuropathy might be the nerves 'waking up' again or I read that even with a good HBA1c, that it could be caused from my post prandial BG going above 7.7mmol. If the latter is the reason, then I have no idea how to stay below 7.7 after eating a meal.
Today I am going to try get some Bentofotaime, Alpha Lipoic Acid and Evening Primrose oil. I heard these have helped many people.
Has anyone who has been through this got any advice? How long does this pain last because I cannot bear it anymore. Is there anything anyone takes for immediate relief? Sometimes I feel I cannot even wear shoes because my feet are on fire. Today i woke up and Im feeling the burn in my arms
I have tried Nurofen, Ibuprofen and no change. Last night I took 500mg paracetemol which helped a little.
I had an appoinment with a chiropodist and he said everything was ok and that I had a very healthy blood flow in my feet.
Id like to hear from anyone who has been through this and to know what you did to overcome this and importantly how long it took for the pain and burning to go.
I then took my doctors advice and went on a pump.
I found the pump easier at first because Id attach the pod and press a few buttons when I needed a bolus for food. After being on the pump for a while, I soon realised that it is actually alot harder because in order for it to work effectively, you have to constantly fine tine it. Being a single male, i also had an issue with the pod constantly attached and when I went to the gym etc, getting showered or changed, it was always there and I found it to be a bit of a passion killer!
I then got the Freestyle Libre and after about 3 weeks of using the Libre, I noticed that my BG graph was very unstable. My pattern looked like an ECG. It would just be troughs and peaks throughout the day.
I then decided to try out MDI again so I went back to my GP and went back to using Tressiba / Degludec as my basal and Humalog as my quick acting insulin.
Over the next few weeks, I was comparing my graphs and I noticed that I had less peaks and troughs and that my overall pattern was more stable.
Just recently I started getting really bad neuropathy pains in my legs and feet. They feel like they are burning constantly. I went to my dr who started me on Amitriptyline but I am not sure this is helping.
I have done so much research because I feel my overall control has improved. The neuropathy might be the nerves 'waking up' again or I read that even with a good HBA1c, that it could be caused from my post prandial BG going above 7.7mmol. If the latter is the reason, then I have no idea how to stay below 7.7 after eating a meal.
Today I am going to try get some Bentofotaime, Alpha Lipoic Acid and Evening Primrose oil. I heard these have helped many people.
Has anyone who has been through this got any advice? How long does this pain last because I cannot bear it anymore. Is there anything anyone takes for immediate relief? Sometimes I feel I cannot even wear shoes because my feet are on fire. Today i woke up and Im feeling the burn in my arms
I have tried Nurofen, Ibuprofen and no change. Last night I took 500mg paracetemol which helped a little.
I had an appoinment with a chiropodist and he said everything was ok and that I had a very healthy blood flow in my feet.
Id like to hear from anyone who has been through this and to know what you did to overcome this and importantly how long it took for the pain and burning to go.