Type 1 Neuropathy sx w/ tight control

Hey all,

I was diagnosed five years ago w/ T1 - not in DKA, but had an A1c of 12 and had had symptoms for a few months. Since then my A1cs have been 5.8 - 6.5 (just twice above 6.0). In the last couple of months I've awoken with my big toes asleep two or three times. In the last two weeks I've noticed when I have a lot of pressure on my feet or when I cross my legs that I feel some tingling in my toes. I'm not sure if these are signs of PN, or if it's just the normal effects of pressure or vascular occlusion (with the leg crossing) but I hadn't noticed it before. (I can be a little bit of a hypochondriac.)

Do any of you guys with tight control have PN? Anyone with PN recognize these symptoms? Thank you!

- Audrey

1abRat said:

Everyone gets pins and needles from sitting with their legs crossed, diabetic or not!

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Ha, thank you! I know I sound crazy!

MauraH said:

Hi Audrey, My lower leg was numb for a while, prior to my diagnosis. It gradually came back to life following T2 diagnosis, being in tight control, and getting my hypothyroidism sorted. I have been in tight control ever since but have also had two foot ulcers. I think anything can happen with diabetes. Take care.

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Thanks for your response! Best wishes to you.

1abRat said:

Nah, not crazy, it's no wonder we end up paranoid sometimes. Even doctors and nurses are guilty of assuming everything that happens to us is somehow linked to diabetes!

You're right to try and put your mind at ease, no point worrying in silence. I really think your feet/legs sound like they're just behaving like regular, boring, normal legs. If your symptoms worsen or you can't put your mind at ease then perhaps discuss it with a healthcare professional.

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Thank you again for the good advice