It is a relief to see evidence of other sufferers of this under-rated condition. I have been diabetic for almost twenty-four years, having been diagnosed when twenty-four, and am on Apidra and Lantus insulins, plus atorvastatin, ramipril, metformin and sertraline.
For the first ten years, I had "normal" body temperature control. Aged thirty-four, this became abnormal and since then I have been in a state of overheating and excessive sweating from the time I wash in the morning (whatever the water's temperature) until bedtime. However at night, I am so cold that I end up being dressed like Scott of the Antarctic. The non-stop sweating is akin to being wrapped in a thick, liquid blanket and does cause much discomfort in social situations.
I have had endless thyroid and urine checks, which are always normal, my Hba1c is always good, cholesterol levels likewise, but the blood pressure is erratic and weight control is a continuous frustration. Some consultants say tough luck, others have said the overheating can been controlled, Still more blame this, that or the other medication. Since one never sees a consultant a second time, one does not get a consistent approach to it. Perhaps it's because they don't actually know, but they cannot admit such a thing. Imagine such a thing from that culture!
As a contrast, my wife, an non-diabetic, is chilly by day and hot by night. It does make for careful night-time arrangements and amuses our children.
Does anyone else have stories of their consultants' (note the plural) views on this particular problem? Or of any treatments/remedies that have actually worked?
Thanks.
