Recent Content by Chris Bowsher

thanks for the replies everyone.

Hi there, thanks for the reply. no i don't take statins, That was my thought also, i've never heard of neuropathy that affect motor nerves, only sensation and pain nerves.

Hi, I have been having problems with muscle weakness, and dexterity in my legs, feet, hands and arms and fasciculations over the same areas (muscle twitching) i have been referred to a neurologist who will be conducting EMG and nerve tests in a months time. I was very concerned it was...

My surgery just changed me over to GlucoRX Q meter. So far it seems pretty good.

i've got one of those apps. It's called my brain.

i used to have a fasting blood test every year for my annual review but they stopped about 7sh years was told me they were not very useful compared the the HBA1C

Had a podiatry appointment this morning - which was basically the same sensation / pulse tests taken at my annual diabetic review. All tests normal (to them anyway) and left as a low risk patient with leaflets and a recommendation to control blood glucose as closely as possible. I am aware of...

Thought i would update this thread went to see the GP around 2 months ago. Doctor diagnosed peripheral neuropathy. but said there was no treatment for this except good blood control, and referred me for a podiatry assessment - i guess we will discuss it more there.

Do you have to bolus for the gristle?, that's the best bit.

It's overwhelming to start with, especially in this modern age of information and technology at your fingertips. You sound very similar to me in mental approach you want to know everything and get it sorted ASAP which is great as you will get on top of it quickly. But just take it one day at a...

The scientific proof is there (ish) but you have to make a cost / benefit analysis. It's important to make sure you have decent control of your diabetes, no argument. But you only have a limited time on this planet, try not to spend too much of it worrying about the details.

If you're back in range in a couple of hours you are doing just fine.

I have had the shooting pains you describe generally in my legs shooting down my legs for years but i get it in short bursts. i have never associated this with diabetes as it is very infrequent once every year perhaps, and doesn't seem to get worse - i tend to associate it with having a virus...

not yet will be booking an appointment shortly

Hi all, Anybody have experience of foot nerve problems and their onset? I am losing sensation underneath some of my toes and under the pad of my right foot only. pricks are noticeably duller and have a very mild sensation a bit like pins and needles. It has come on in the last 3 - 6 months...