I've had tingling since before diagnosis,Is this possible? I’m 3 months in and for the past 3 or 4 days I’ve had numbness in my left hand index finger and thumb and under my left arm near my arm pit. Occasional shooting pains in my elbow. Get especially bad when I’m driving and holding the wheel at the top.
I’m seeing my consultant tomorrow so will be mentioning it to him. Just wondered if anyone has had symptoms so soon after diagnosis.
Thanks.
Carpal tunnel syndrome may be yet another diabetic complication. There is an interesting article on diabetic neuropathy by Jenny Ruhl here: http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/16162153.phpCarpal tunnel syndrome?
Just had a very brief look through the article.Carpal tunnel syndrome may be yet another diabetic complication. There is an interesting article on diabetic neuropathy by Jenny Ruhl here: http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/16162153.php
Don't forget that diabetic complications can often be reversed by maintaining low blood glucose levels.
I’d have thought so - after all it’s damage done by glucose levels being high for too long. The one thing both types actually do have in common!Just had a very brief look through the article.
Failed to see any reference to T1 diabetes. Everything was T2 diabetes. Surely neuropathy is neuropathy whatever type of diabetes you have.
You are correct in that JR is T2 and does not claim to write for T1s. However, as others have already pointed out, the problems of raised bg and neuropathy are common to both types of diabetes, as is the question as to what bg levels are desirable. You might prefer to read Dr Bernstein, who of course is T1. This is from his book "Diabetes Solution" and is quoted on his site :Just had a very brief look through the article.
Failed to see any reference to T1 diabetes. Everything was T2 diabetes. Surely neuropathy is neuropathy whatever type of diabetes you have.
Maybe now, with your excellent bg control, more surgery will never be necessary.my R hand has it mildly, not bad enough for surgery yet
Maybe now, with your excellent bg control, more surgery will never be necessary.
I can agree totally with his first example. I’ve got the feeling back in my toes very quickly and they do feel worse if my sugars are high.You are correct in that JR is T2 and does not claim to write for T1s. However, as others have already pointed out, the problems of raised bg and neuropathy are common to both types of diabetes, as is the question as to what bg levels are desirable. You might prefer to read Dr Bernstein, who of course is T1. This is from his book "Diabetes Solution" and is quoted on his site :
"DIABETIC NEUROPATHIES
Diabetic neuropathies seem to improve in two phases—a rapid partial improvement that may occur within weeks, followed by sustained very slow improvement that goes on for years if blood sugars continue to remain normal. This is most apparent with numbness or pain in the toes. Some people will even comment,“ I know right away if my blood sugar is high, because my toes feel numb again.” On the other hand, several patients with total numbness of their feet have complained of severe pain after several months of near-normal blood sugars. This continues for a number of months and eventually resolves as sensation returns. It is as if nerves generate pain signals while they heal or “sprout.” The experience may be very frightening and distressing if you haven’t been warned that it might occur."
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