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type 1 diabetes with neuropathy

mati-92

mati-92

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Location
middlesbrough
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
good evening all

i have been diabetic now for around 11 years i am now 23 i have never been able to get my head around my condiotion and for mny years i neglected my health i now live with my fiancee. my diabetes is a struggle for me now because i have developed neuropathy in both my legs and my arms. i also suffer with memory issues so forget to do my injections alot of the time. however i never been DKA and my blood sugars are all over the place.

i am on gabapentin and codiene for my pain however i am still in alot of pain and this depresses me and i find myself getting frustrated alot of the time and taking it out on the people i love.

is there anyone out there who is suffering with neuropathy and has found a soloution that i can try.

thank you for reading

mati xx
 
Hi and welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear about your neuropathy. :(

People who have T1 are better placed to offer ideas than I am as a T2, but I think they would ask if you are on a basal/bolus insulin regime and carb counting with each meal? They would also see the number one priority as you getting your blood sugars as stable as possible, to stop the neuropathy getting worse. I think it would also help you feel better and be calmer with those you love.

Do you see a diabetes consultant? When is your next appointment? There might be some things you would like to discuss with them after reading our responses.

Good luck with everything.
 
If you learn to accept your diabetes and manage it instead of it controlling you this would help no end with the neuropathy.
They say Biotin helps with nerve pain as well.
As to forgetting your injection........ if you remember to eat why do you forget your injections? Solution though is to have a watch with an alarm on it so you do your injections.

I'm assuming you are on multiple injections? If this is the case how about considering having two injections a day of the mixed insulin's? You would have to be very strict with your diet and eat a set amount of carbs at set times each day, but if it gets the insulin into you, does it matter?
 
Hiya Mati,

Alot of people benefit from eating low carb - keeps blood sugars more regulated, stops the spikes which can in turn lead to complications, also keeps your moods more regular so will help you to stop lashing out at your nearest and dearest - read up on Richard Bernstein, it's a bit of a shocker but puts more sense in how to manage living better with this condition and prevent complications from arising.

Also think about getting an insulin timer for your pen, i've just looked this one up but i'm sure there are others out there: http://timesulin.com/

You've come to the right place for support, just stay positive and believe it can get better ;)
 
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