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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Hi folks
I have been pre diabetic for around threee years and thanks to this forum I changed my diet to low carb and have lost 2 stone. My BMI is now normal, HbA1c is in normal range and blood sugar prick test is very rarely outside the range 4.5 to 6. I used to have some symptoms of neuropathy (hot, itchy tingling feet) but this stopped as my weight and bloods improved. I have no loss of sensation in my feet.
So, I am pleased with my progress. However last Friday after going on a brisk walk for half an hour and then being persuaded to join my kids bouncing on our trampoline, my left foot felt a little sore. l took off the sock and discovered the top of this foot was warm, very red and swollen. it was uncomfortable but not extremely painful, I could stand on it. My GP suggested Ibuprofen, keeping the leg up and keeping it cool. This happened four days ago, and my foot is now a bit less red, but still swolen and uncomfortable, I am hobbling around the house. Should I just follow the advice of my GP or, given the dangers of foot injury for diabetics, should I be looking for it to be checked by a specialist? Thanks.
I have been pre diabetic for around threee years and thanks to this forum I changed my diet to low carb and have lost 2 stone. My BMI is now normal, HbA1c is in normal range and blood sugar prick test is very rarely outside the range 4.5 to 6. I used to have some symptoms of neuropathy (hot, itchy tingling feet) but this stopped as my weight and bloods improved. I have no loss of sensation in my feet.
So, I am pleased with my progress. However last Friday after going on a brisk walk for half an hour and then being persuaded to join my kids bouncing on our trampoline, my left foot felt a little sore. l took off the sock and discovered the top of this foot was warm, very red and swollen. it was uncomfortable but not extremely painful, I could stand on it. My GP suggested Ibuprofen, keeping the leg up and keeping it cool. This happened four days ago, and my foot is now a bit less red, but still swolen and uncomfortable, I am hobbling around the house. Should I just follow the advice of my GP or, given the dangers of foot injury for diabetics, should I be looking for it to be checked by a specialist? Thanks.