Recent Content by simonng

Hi, I have similar symptoms as you described. Shooting sharp pain on my toes and feet. Pin and needle pain on my lower legs which is so sensitive that will pain when touched. I suspect neuropathy and have it for past two to three months. Currently on Gabapentin (Neurontin). Without this I...

Hi, I am now suffering from peripheral neuropathy or diabetes nerve damage. Sharp shooting pain and sensitive needle sensation on my feet and lower legs. All due to bad sugar controlled over long period of time. The pain is affecting my sleep, my footwear, my walk and even exercising. Currently...

Yes. You need to monitor and take action. Diabetes is like a time bomb if left uncontrolled at least this is what happened to me. I am now suffering in pain due to neglecting it. Hope it helps. Take care. Cheers. Sent from my GT-N7105 using DCUK Forum mobile app

Hi Andy, welcome. I think other than support we should also provide more education and awareness to the complication of diabetes. Some people like me taken it for granted and now suffering. We should try to help those who are weaker. Otherwise It is good to volunteer. Once I get better with my...

Hi Sachin agreed that first thing is your weight. You need some exercise to help with that followed with low carb diet. My advice is keep your meal small and consistent timing. Replace white bread and go for multi grain or wholemeal. Avoid starchy food and flour stuffs. Replace white rice with...

I totally agreed on low carb diet and bs monitoring. At leaat to gauge on a daily basis. I even record it for reference. You still need hba1c on every quarter to get a more accurate reading. Every body is different but do take precaution before pain strikes you. That's my advice. I have...

Hi, thanks for the recommendation. No harm trying. I felt the same where I cant sleep at all and it is affecting me alot. Agreed that BG under control is still fundamental. Cheers Sent from my GT-N7105 using DCUK Forum mobile app

Thanks... I am now living hard with that hope ...Thanks Sent from my GT-N7105 using DCUK Forum mobile app

Oh by the way my diet is normal now and I have neglect and taken diabetes for granted for 8 years now. I am 40 yrs old now. Cheers Sent from my GT-N7105 using DCUK Forum mobile app

Hi Cara, I already sudden lost abt 10 over kg 4 months ago due to bad BS control. I am now 64kg and 180 cm tall. No more weight to lose. In fact dr wants me to put on some more weight. My last hba1c in oct was 8.4 down from 12 in 5 months ago. Sigh ... this nerve pain only started 2 months ago...

Cara, thanks for that. It is encouraging. I will be patience and hope for the recovery. Cheers Sent from my GT-N7105 using DCUK Forum mobile app

Hi, I have needle pain starting from foot and now spreading up to my legs. They are so sensitive that nothing can be touched. Cheers Simon NG Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi, I am newly registered member. I suspect I suffer from nerve damage which gives me shooting pain and pin pain feeling on my foot and legs now. Currently on B11 and neurontin. Without neurontin, I can't sleep well and the pain is unbearable especially in the evening. So sensitive that nothing...