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<blockquote data-quote="Bluenosesol" data-source="post: 115439" data-attributes="member: 20149"><p>I was diagnosed in May 09, my symptoms were mad thirst and a slight blurring of vision. Then in about July, I noticed some mild numbness in finger tips,feet, legs, scalp and upper left buttock :lol: this was accompanied by painless tingling in hands, arms, feet and lower legs. This was rather mild and did not cause me major problems, but I did recognise it as peripheral neuropathy and the potential for progression did concern me. So I looked into treatments, other than lowering BG (which is a given).</p><p>The issue is that there are those who recommend treatments, but the science behind them is not compelling to say the least. However, I am a risk taker and I decided to partake, so I take Benfotiamine daily and also take a cocktail of Evening Primrose Oil, Vit C and Alpha Lipoic Acid.</p><p>I would not recommend them to anyone as I would not wish to be responsible for any adverse effects. Suffice to say, that I do drink regularly though NOT heavily, I exercise regularly and my last HBA1C was 5.6. The neuropathy sensations have virtually disappeared.</p><p>My main outstanding concern is for my kidneys. I get mild pain in my back in the kidney area which might be simply muscular. My GFR (kidney filtration rate) appears to have dropped from 90 to 79. 79 is not a major issue unless it is accompanied with microalbumin in my water. My last water test was clear, BUT I read that a drop of 5 or more in GFR over 12 months should be investigated. Normal "healthy" GFR should be >90. 60-90 is "mild impairment", but associated with microalbumin, it becomes classified as stage 1 kidney failure. (stage 4 = renal failue). I will have my bloods done again next month so if I am not happy I will ask to see my GP.</p><p></p><p>All the Best - Steve.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bluenosesol, post: 115439, member: 20149"] I was diagnosed in May 09, my symptoms were mad thirst and a slight blurring of vision. Then in about July, I noticed some mild numbness in finger tips,feet, legs, scalp and upper left buttock :lol: this was accompanied by painless tingling in hands, arms, feet and lower legs. This was rather mild and did not cause me major problems, but I did recognise it as peripheral neuropathy and the potential for progression did concern me. So I looked into treatments, other than lowering BG (which is a given). The issue is that there are those who recommend treatments, but the science behind them is not compelling to say the least. However, I am a risk taker and I decided to partake, so I take Benfotiamine daily and also take a cocktail of Evening Primrose Oil, Vit C and Alpha Lipoic Acid. I would not recommend them to anyone as I would not wish to be responsible for any adverse effects. Suffice to say, that I do drink regularly though NOT heavily, I exercise regularly and my last HBA1C was 5.6. The neuropathy sensations have virtually disappeared. My main outstanding concern is for my kidneys. I get mild pain in my back in the kidney area which might be simply muscular. My GFR (kidney filtration rate) appears to have dropped from 90 to 79. 79 is not a major issue unless it is accompanied with microalbumin in my water. My last water test was clear, BUT I read that a drop of 5 or more in GFR over 12 months should be investigated. Normal "healthy" GFR should be >90. 60-90 is "mild impairment", but associated with microalbumin, it becomes classified as stage 1 kidney failure. (stage 4 = renal failue). I will have my bloods done again next month so if I am not happy I will ask to see my GP. All the Best - Steve. [/QUOTE]
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