I have not been able to ascertain and am trying to find some answers. In 1997 I was diagnosed as a pre-diabetic with borderline Cholesterol issues. I was given some medication (they were Lipitor and Januvia as far as I can remember). I only took one dose and decided to try to make lifestyle changes as the medicines did not go well with me. Unfortunately, the diagnosis is based on a drop of blood in the doctor's office once in six months which is not enough.
I stayed on without taking medication and in 2012 We moved to Honolulu, Hawaii. Having retired I had more time to look at my health issues. The family doctor looked at me regularly every six months. The lipid profile was at the permissible standard USA levels, but the Glucose always came in slightly higher to put me for HbA1C in the range of 6.7%. It was always flagged as being high. However, my healthcare provider believed I did not need medication. I did not take any and I am not taking any.
Things came to a head when I suffered a heart attack in 2022. The attending cardiovascular doctor informed me that two of my arteries are blocked with one of them being severe. The same day he placed two stents. I am under observation and I visit the cardiologist once in four months. So far, It appears I am doing well. I take Lipitor (Atorvastatin), Clopidogrel, Losartan, low-dose aspirin, and Metoprolol) every day.
Even before the heart attack, several foot-related problems presented themselves. One day, getting off the chair to take a break from my computer, I felt a very funny feeling. It was as if I was standing on Jello pads. It was scary and I consulted the orthopedic doctor who had treated some knee problems earlier. He took X-rays, and CT scan to localize the problem and he did not find any. He suggested physiotherapy which I went through for 6 weeks. It sorts of got slightly better, but the foot problem did not completely disappear. I have tried other ways to find a solution. I have used IR irradiation, Shiatsu, consulting a podiatrist, etc. But the problem lingers.
Recently for the past three days, I have been measuring my Glucose on a CGM (FreeStyle Libre) sensor. I would like any help in understanding peripheral neuropathy. It is my guesss that I may have this condition.
I stayed on without taking medication and in 2012 We moved to Honolulu, Hawaii. Having retired I had more time to look at my health issues. The family doctor looked at me regularly every six months. The lipid profile was at the permissible standard USA levels, but the Glucose always came in slightly higher to put me for HbA1C in the range of 6.7%. It was always flagged as being high. However, my healthcare provider believed I did not need medication. I did not take any and I am not taking any.
Things came to a head when I suffered a heart attack in 2022. The attending cardiovascular doctor informed me that two of my arteries are blocked with one of them being severe. The same day he placed two stents. I am under observation and I visit the cardiologist once in four months. So far, It appears I am doing well. I take Lipitor (Atorvastatin), Clopidogrel, Losartan, low-dose aspirin, and Metoprolol) every day.
Even before the heart attack, several foot-related problems presented themselves. One day, getting off the chair to take a break from my computer, I felt a very funny feeling. It was as if I was standing on Jello pads. It was scary and I consulted the orthopedic doctor who had treated some knee problems earlier. He took X-rays, and CT scan to localize the problem and he did not find any. He suggested physiotherapy which I went through for 6 weeks. It sorts of got slightly better, but the foot problem did not completely disappear. I have tried other ways to find a solution. I have used IR irradiation, Shiatsu, consulting a podiatrist, etc. But the problem lingers.
Recently for the past three days, I have been measuring my Glucose on a CGM (FreeStyle Libre) sensor. I would like any help in understanding peripheral neuropathy. It is my guesss that I may have this condition.
