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Wendinthewillows

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Hi all.
I'm after seeking more advice before I go back to see my Quack later next week.
I was diagnosed with borderline diabetes back in March.
I have now developed other symptoms of which worry me further.
Since then my weight has gone from 63kg to 51kg, without dieting, I'm always very tired, in severe pain, diagnosed as neuropathic pain which is linked to diabetes, blurred vision, frozen shoulder, painful wrist/elbow .. tingling in thumbs and right fore finger. my thirst has become excessive and I pee for England...
I've have 2 steroid injections for my shoulder which have been unsuccessful, hence my appointment with my Quack... my skin has become very dry and itchy .... especially on arms and face ... I scratch till it bleeds .. can't help it, when I get the itch, I have to scratch .. :shock:
What I need to know, is do I insist on a referral to a specialist or do I plunder on regardless??
The neuropathic pain effects both legs from the knee down ... Even morphine has failed to cure this pain ... as with most other serious pain killers ... They just send me to cloud fairy land and make me a danger to myself and my work colleagues...
Any advice is appreciated.. :)
 
My last blood sugar reading after a fast was around 7.1 I think, can't remember now.
I've also got a constant milky white coloured, horrible tasting tongue which recent anti's have
refused to clear up . .
 
Hi Wendy.

I think Sue is asking for your Bg levels throughout the day especially 2 hrs after your meals ? The fasting level is not enough information.

Ken.
 
Hi Wendy,

As Sue said your symptoms are typical of a high blood sugar level. You can't rely on a test by the doctor every few months because if your BS levels are high then you need to do something about it straight away, not in 3 months time. Get yourself a blood test monitor (available from any chemists and larger supermarkets) and some test strips and test your BS level each morning before breakfast.

Also get yourself an urgent appointment to see your doctor. Your unexpected weight loss is worrying and can be an indication of type 1 diabetes. If that is the case then you need to get treatment urgently.
 
Another reason for my Quack's appointment next week, is to monitor my weight loss, if still losing or not gone up, he will refer me on to ????? someone ...
The same goes with my shoulder, I'll be referred on for this too ...
I will buy a blood sugar reader, next time I'm in town, most likely be Wednesday.
Thanks for your advice guys ... more is welcome .. :D
 
I think you should suggest to the nurse that she takes a blood test for blood sugar.
 
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