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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Matt2023" data-source="post: 2593715">Hi JP,There is absolutely no reason whatsoever why you should not seek a second opinion, but there will come a time when, as you say yourself, have to accept what it is and deal with it the best you can at any given time.I also noticed the more I have my sugars controlled throughout the day the less the NP causes me trouble at night.My understanding of NP (And I could be wrong) is that due to having poor blood circulation in our extremities, our nerves overtime get damaged and then give false signals to our brain, pain signals, involuntary movement signals or your feet feel very cold when they are warm to the touch. Unfortunately once nerves have been damaged there is no way to repair them. Though I have read claims online that nerves can be repaired, but from what I have read scientifically it is yet still impossible to do.But don't give up hope, look how far we've come in treating diabetes in such a short period of time.As for the NHS, many a year ago I was a patient, and I can't praise the NHS enough. It is one thing I can honestly say that I miss in the UK, but I chose to leave it to follow my own ambitions elsewhere, knowing full well that I will lose the safety net of the NHS and all that comes with it, like everything is free and you get the very best in medical care in the world. On my travels around the world I have seen some extremely poor healthcare systems in place, and it is not uncommon at all when you are thinking about someone’s life you are weighing up the financial cost of keeping someone alive even though the technology is right there to be able do so, it can be very costly and it is at times more financially viable to just let that person pass away peacefully, even when they are young, it is a tough decision to make, something that does not have to be made in the UK thankfully. Anyway like you, I do not want start comparing healthcare systems from around the world, for everyone on here, there really is no point.  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />I wish you well JP and if you feel I can be of any further support with your NP or diabetes, then please do get in touch.Thanks</blockquote>

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