Recent Content by Bux7phx

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    Type 1 w Neuropathy - some questions

    I just recently joined the forum and had a few questions regarding neuropathy: 1. People speak of pain, pins and needles, or numbness - is one specifically better/worse? I don't really have any numbness to speak of, but definitely a pins and needles feeling that exists on top of feet and calves...
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    Introduction

    Thank you much for the kind words and support. I was very down when this happened a few months ago. Will probably wind up having a lot of discussions in other areas of this forum. Especially since I am unaware of just how much damage has been done. I do have a renewed sense of hope after seeing...
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    Introduction

    I think my major issue has been not counting carbs correctly and not getting my settings right. That and checking sugars far more frequently - I was dosing but probably not dosing enough to cover that I was a little high before meals, etc. Like I said - blissful ignorance which is catching up...
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    Introduction

    Currently on Novolog with an insulin pump. I am carb counting and my last A1C was at 8.4 after being at 7.6 the previous time. My last visit, the doctor did a calculated A1C based on my trends and I would come in at 6.4, per the physicians assistant. I have seen my endo and will wind up going...
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    Introduction

    Hello, my name is Paul. I am a 36yo male from the USA, and have been a type 1 since my 16th birthday. Currently experiencing some health issues as relates to T1D. For the first 20 years of this, I would dose myself insulin, but was not the best about maintaining tight control, with most A1Cs...