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Kayanne

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I am type 2 and have been for the past year. Recently my knees are really painful when I try to kneel. Burning and pins and needles sensation. Is this caused by diabetes?
 
Hi Kayanne, and welcome :)

I'm afraid that you will need a proper medical diagnosis from a medical professional.
I would urge you to get an appointment as soon as you can. It sounds like you need a diagnosis and some treatment whether your symptoms are related to diabetes or not.

good luck with the appointment, and please come back and let us know how it goes?
 
Kayanne said:
I am type 2 and have been for the past year. Recently my knees are really painful when I try to kneel. Burning and pins and needles sensation. Is this caused by diabetes?
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Impossible to say.
I would suggest that you book an appointment with a Physio (you may need to see your practice team first) to investigate.

I note that you were diagnosed a year ago, but haven't posted anything since then until now.
How are things going?
How is your BG control?

Any issues you have are more likely to be related to diabetes if you have poor BG control, but you need to see your health care team to check what is going on.
 
Have had my yearly review and now have a reading of 39. The nurse said to stop taking my metformin straight away, but I'm not sure if I should or should I work my way off them? Anyone who can advise please
 
Kayanne said:
Have had my yearly review and now have a reading of 39. The nurse said to stop taking my metformin straight away, but I'm not sure if I should or should I work my way off them? Anyone who can advise please
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Meformin works by stopping the liver from producing some of the glucose it normally does so it is possible your bgs might rise a little but 39 is a great result to start from. How did you do that?
I hope you get a diagnosis for your ;housemaid's knee' plus a useful remedy btw.
 
NicoleC1971 said:
Meformin works by stopping the liver from producing some of the glucose it normally does so it is possible your bgs might rise a little but 39 is a great result to start from. How did you do that?
I hope you get a diagnosis for your ;housemaid's knee' plus a useful remedy btw.
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Thanks, I have lost two stone. I have cut down on my carbs. As I do have a sweet tooth I eat sugar free biscuits and sweets. I have learnt to eat in moderation where before I would eat a whole packet now I will have one or two.
 
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