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diabetic neuropathy

  1. J

    Urinary Retention

    Context: I was born in 1988 (36 years old). I've had diabetes since I was 7 (29 years). 74kg, 183cm. Healthy diet. Male. My blood sugar levels can vary on occasions. For example, I might eat something and get the wrong dose. But I microdose to correct these sorts of issues relatively quickly...
  2. Diabetic neuropathy

    Hi i was wondering if anyone on here gets pins and needles down the hands arm, shoulder, hip, backside and leg? if so please can you enlighten me as I get this intermittently and it’s quite unnerving, mine can last for a couple of minutes up to 8 or 10 minutes does anyone else have this please...
  3. N

    Diabetic neuropathy.

    My doctor thinks I may have diabetic neuropathy. For months my untreated pre diabetes has apparently caused pain in my back and now numbness in my hands. Has anyone else had experience of this ? Thanks, Nick.
  4. J

    Diabetic neuropathy

    Hello everyone, hope you are well. More than 3 months ago I went to my current GP with abdominal pain and a tingling sensation on the skin. My GP either minimised or dismissed it saying it might be a virus but ordered no tests or prescribed any meds. My pain became gradually worse so much so...
  5. S

    Confused! Not Hard . . .

    Hi, I am a 71 year old woman who was diagnosed in May with Type 2, this isn't how I would normally introduce myself but it seems to be appropriate here. I am going to start with a bit of a moan, also not my normal style - perhaps diabetes brings out the worst in me? Firstly, this site is...
  6. Tingling and numbness

    Hi, recently i have been trying to change from keto diet to lchf due to weight loss issues and I am feeling my feet and hands numb very soon . Just in minutes, does this have anything to do with Diabetic neuropathy. My vision is also blurred even more than before.
  7. M

    Twitching And Fasciculations In Calf Muscles

    My calf fasciculations and twitching started a few weeks ago. The first time I became aware of them was when I had a tingling on the upper right side of my right calf. I looked at my calves and saw the movements. As time went on I began to get twitching as well and that is where I am now. Right...
  8. Diabetic neuropathy - boo hiss!!

    Hello all, Well a few months ago I switched to a LCHF diet and combined with regular exercise, by BG's came down to almost within a healthy range. That was great! But then I started getting aching legs, pins and needles down the side of my leg and some numbness. My shins in particular became...
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