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I ended up seeing a podiatrist. He wasn't super helpful, but he doesn't think my foot pain is related to diabetes, so that's a good thing. He's having some orthotics made to insert in my shoes and told me I can still work out but to dial it back and try to work other areas more. The pain...

Thanks for the advice. I'm glad to hear that this is hopefully nothing permanent. I'm going to err on the side of caution and schedule an appointment with a podiatrist. I have had some issues in the past (broken ankles, plantar fascitis, heel spur) so a checkup can't hurt.

Thanks for the reply and the well wishes. I hope you are having a good start as well! I was initially checking after each meal, but my numbers have been pretty normal (under 140 post prandial) so I only check when I eat meals that have more than 30g of carbs now. Prior to changing my diet I...

Hey guys, I was recently diagnosed in February of this year with an A1C of 7.1 and have been lurking on these forums ever since. There has been a wealth of information that has given me direction and solace on the beginning of this journey, and for that I thank you all. I am...