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Hi, my husband was border line diabetes last year, and after having tests recently was called back for more. He hasnt had results, but suffice to say they have made him an appointment at the diabetics clinic this week. He hasnt had any feeling in his feet for a few years, and his skin takes ages to heal, it took 18 months to get rid of an ulcer in his foot some years ago. He is constantly tired and would sleep the clock round..........are these classic signs?
 
Hi Julie, these could be interpreted as signs for diabetes but they may also be signs for something completely different. The best advice your husband could obtain in relation to his diagnosis would be from his Doctor or Diabetes Nurse. It would be advisable for him to contact his Doctor anyway to find out the results of his tests. They would be more than happy to discuss them with him. I'm not sure if your husband is doing this but is he checking his blood glucose levels at home? If not it would be advisable for him to do this.

Let us know how you get on Julie :wink:
 
Hi Ogri, He has an appointment on Tuesday with the diabetes nurse for his blood test results. He isnt checking his blood glucose levels at the moment as we have no idea what they are supposed to be. I am pre empting the results due to his appointment being with the diabetes nurse as opposed to his Doctor.
 
Could be signs of diabetes, but could be signs of something else....be prepared for diabetes..but also keep an open mind and questions ready for if something else raises its head (so to speak!!!). For example...if they said we have done tests for ................ask whether they need to be done again in a few weeks, ask if this necessitates in seeing a consultant etc...be prepared for diabetes..but also be prepared for other scenarios....
 
Hi Julie,

The blood tests will confirm whether your husband has diabetes;
Now based on the symptoms you have stated in your query, this might indicate complications due to diabetes however other factors such as cardiovascular disease and localised infection in the area where the ulcer had been may be confused for diabetes;
I will strongly advise you to request information from the nurse about the normal values of blood glucose and ways to control the blood glucose on daily basis; Furthermore for the diabetic assessments you can request for referral to the podiatric team (pct). The team can assess if of course your husband is diabetic- whether he has not developed any complications on his lower limbs;
 
Thank you for your replies. My husband hates Doctors, and although he has been on BP medication for a number of years, he wont go to the Doctor unless he has to, and puts off blood tests for as long as possible. The Doctor thought he had Raynauds disease some years ago and he was offered an appointment with a Consultant, but he wouldnt go. There are other things going on with him, but I will come back when I have seen the Doctor for more help re diet as I am totally confused about low carb diet etc.
 
The raynauds was it in both hands and feet? Has he been suffering with chilblains over the winter season then?
It is imperative for your husband to attend this doctor. Men can be stubborn sometimes. I have come across numerous occasions that patients were unwilling to take medication although it was a requirement. This attitude jeopardises health.
For low carb diet you need to ask a specialist dietitian.
 
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Sorry Louise; I was not aware of that; I am a member of the diabetes in the foot forum and podiatric arena forum and I had not problem stating my role:
So what advise can I give then?
 
firstly welcome to the forum podiatrist1986 here is the link to the forum ethos and rules please read through it viewtopic.php?f=20&t=5019.
if you wish to make posts as a professional stating your role you would need to speak to the admin of this site you could do this through sending him a pm.
louise
 
Podiatrist1986 said:
The raynauds was it in both hands and feet? Has he been suffering with chilblains over the winter season then?
It is imperative for your husband to attend this doctor. Men can be stubborn sometimes. I have come across numerous occasions that patients were unwilling to take medication although it was a requirement. This attitude jeopardises health.
For low carb diet you need to ask a specialist dietitian.
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He lost sensation in his feet about five years ago, maybe more. He now cant feel the tips of his hands. As an example, the other day he was dipping some platic tubing in very hot water to soften it, he did not touch the water with his fingers, but the steam from the water caused blisters on the tips of every finger. When they burst they were raw skin and bled when he touched anything. He hasnt suffered with chilblains. He does like a drink, not an alcoholic, but pops to the pub most days as it is a social event and likes a bottle of cider at home on an evening. He also has lost his appetite during the day and unless I make him a sandwich and force him to eat, he doesnt eat until his evening meal.
 
Hi Podiatrist1986,

Welcome to the forum - the reason that medical titles, etc are taken off is solely because there's no way of verifying the information (especially on the forum, where you could put anything). Usually, as this is a community of people with diabetes, members offer information from their own experiences.

I'm sure you'll understand that if you'd like to offer medical advice, we'd have to verify your credential/qualifications. If you'd like to, please drop me a PM and we can arrange a way of doing so.
 
Hi Podiatrist :)
One way to PM someone is to click on the little square marked PM underneath the avatar/name (RH side) and joining date on his/her post. The post is quoted in your text box which opens up for you.

Another way is to go to User Control Panel and select Private Messages.
 
Just thought I would update my original post. After an emergency admission into hospital and a lengthy stay, he is still border line diabetic. He has been diagnosed with Peripheral Neuropathy, together with anaemia, a damaged spleen and acute liver disease.
 
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