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BigPhill1965

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Hi Everyone My Name's Phill I Have Been A Diabetic For Almost 12 years Now,I'm Just Getting Back Onto Track With Controlling My Diabetes As I Had A Family Bereavement 3 years Ago And went Totally of the Rails.
Ive Have developed No Sensation In My Feet Resulting in My Balance Been Affected,I Kick Kerbs As im Walking up Them As i Dont feel Anything My Toes Turn Dark Purple/Black Which Results In Courses Of Antibiotics I Guess Controlling My Sugars propelly Wont Get Any feelings Back In My Feet Any Advise Greatly Acceted Also When Im In Bed At Night Get Pains In My Knees And Feet Always Feel like i Have frostbite in them Now matter How Much Bedding i cover them With
 
Welcome Phil.
Sorry I can't help.
I have read that nerves can regenerate but it's a slow process.
I could be wrong because I have no idea where or when I came across that information.
I hope it's true.
 
JACKTHELAD said:
Welcome Phil.
Sorry I can't help.
I have read that nerves can regenerate but it's a slow process.
I could be wrong because I have no idea where or when I came across that information.
I hope it's true.
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Yes our nerve endings do regenerate under the right conditions ,ie with good control of bs's and lchf regime. I had neuropathy in my feet , but with the good advice given on this forum my neuropathy has gone!
 
JACKTHELAD said:
I have read that nerves can regenerate but it's a slow process.
I could be wrong because I have no idea where or when I came across that information.
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I think that is in Bernstein, though probably elsewhere, too.
Sally
 
Hi and welcome!

There is masses of information on the forum, so just have a read around.

And please feel free to ask anything you like. There is usually someone around who can help out.

 
sally and james said:
I think that is in Bernstein, though probably elsewhere, too.
Sally
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Bernstein and my personal experience, medically validated.

BUT don't count on it. A more realistic expectation is that normalising blood sugars will prevent further nerve damage.
 
Hi Phil

It's understandable that a bereavement or other big stress can throw your control. But now it's time to get a grip again. Get your blood sugars under control. Use your meter when you get up and when you go to bed, before each meal and two hours later. Check the labels on your food and count what's going into you, particularly carbs. Get good solid comfortable footwear and check your feet visually every day. You don't want to lose your feet.

If you haven't seen a diabetic specialist in a while make an appointment. They are there to help. So are we.
 
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