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Fox1001

Fox1001

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Hello folks, having only just joined this forum, I'm hoping I get as much out of it, than I seem to from medical support, my blood sugars are not under control but I'm due to start a different medication, I have I presume typical diabetes feet, lack of sensation the feeling that they are alien to me, I have been told about erectile dysfunction so far I don't have any problems, what would be useful to know if this a common occurrence, or rare I really do not know, it's scary knowing I have had diabetes for over 4 years and it's still not under control, I apologize if this has been a discussion in the past, and in no way do I want to offend anybody.
 
Erectile disfunction is quite a common complication of diabetes, indeed it can often be the first sign that a man is diabetic, but not everyone is the same in this respect. However, the important thing is to try and avoid all complications. You say your blood sugars are not under control. What are you doing (apart from taking medications) to keep blood sugars down. Many people on this forum go for a Low Carb High Fat (LCHF) diet and many are able to reverse their diabetes and give up or greatly reduce medication. Have a look round the forum, especially Low Carb and ask as many questions as you like. We discuss all sorts of things on here.
Sally
 
Thanks Sally, I am trying different diets, I would like to get a happy medium that allows me to indulge once in a while, I have a new blood monitor, and have seen my nurse for the first time this year, she has told me to monitor my bs regularly, especially before driving, my levels have ranged from 13 to 22, which is unacceptable, I will try the LCHF and see if that works, I need to get them down as I feel very tired and lacking energy, thanks for your help.
 
some people us R-alpha-lipoic-acid 600mg daily to prevent their neurophathy( the lack of feeling in your feet) from worsening.. it helps some but not all.. but it does not get blood glucose down... that is mainly done by reducing carbs..
 
Fox1001 said:
. . . . . . have seen my nurse for the first time this year, she has told me to monitor my bs regularly, especially before driving . . . . .
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Hi FOX1001,
welcome to the forum. Sounds like you have a DN who is on the ball. I'm assuming that you're taking something to encourage more insulin or indeed insulin itself.

As already mentioned low carb is a good way to go, it's easy to get used to, doesn't cost anything and will almost always help a lot. As for your question, there might not be a "one answer fits all", because even with just type II, we will all be in different positions BG wise. I've been type II since 1997, poorly controlled thanks to the amount of carbs my GP at the time said I MUST eat. Very well controlled since I went low carb 3 or so years ago (no special effort on the fat front, we're all different). No great problems so far is about as much as I can say really.
 
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