Hi everyone, yet another newbie

[Kipperdog]

Hi all
I have joined the forum to find out more information about BG control and share experiences (and fears) as I am the only diabetic I know.

I was diagnosed with T2 about 18 months ago, had the classic symptoms, cold feet, dry mouth, urinating constantly. 1C and cholestorol leveles were very high. 2 x 500mg Metformin and 1 x Simvastatin were precribed My 1C and cholestorol levels came down dramatically.

since then, though, I find parts of my body are really cold (elbows, knees, ears and hands)
Does anyone else get these symptoms

Cheers

Chris

 

[mullaneder]

hi kipperdog and welcome to the forum.there are plenty of people here to share with and ask questions to.when i was diagnosed first my sugar levels were high and i found that i was a lot colder than usual.especially my feet and hands and my nose,when my levels improved i found that the coldness did too.i should add also that the weather improved as we went into the summer.i will have to see what way i get as the weather is now starting to get colder.i might invest in a wooly hat and a pair of gloves.i dont have as much body fat now to keep me warm also.hope you start to feel warmer soon

dermot

 

[Kipperdog]

Hi Dermot
Thanks for the reply.
I don't have as much body fat as I used to either, I lost about 20lb over a year (I think partly due to the medication and partly because of diet). Like you, I am looking to wrap up warmer now the winter is coming.
I must say, I have felt a lot better mentally since visiting this site, I now have a better idea of how to control my sugar levels with diet and am looking forward to the challenge of maintaining my health in a positive way rather than guesswork.

Thanks to all the contributers to this site and forum

Cheers

Chris

 

[totsy]

hya kipperdog and welcome to the forum
hope you find what you are looking for