Paying for ignoring my diabeties
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I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic six years ago.
For the first two years I went into denial, and didn't look after myself or take the tablets the doctor gave me.
4 years ago something clicked, and I started looking after myself and taking the medication.
However I am now suffering becouse of those first two years.
My eye sight is quite bad, and worse I have started getting numb hands and feet, and regular cramps.
The doctor says this is the start of nerve damage, and my limbs will never be normal again, there is also a possibility that this could Lead to needing a limb removed before the age of fifty.
So at 35 I am broken down, always tired, and only 95% of the father I should be to my kids.
If anyone knows any ways to lessen the pain of my hands and feet I am open to suggestions, most tablets don't seem to work for me.
PLEASE, IF YOU SUFFER FROM DIABETIES LOOK AFTER YOURSELF AND LISTEN TO YOUR DOCTOR.
For the first two years I went into denial, and didn't look after myself or take the tablets the doctor gave me.
4 years ago something clicked, and I started looking after myself and taking the medication.
However I am now suffering becouse of those first two years.
My eye sight is quite bad, and worse I have started getting numb hands and feet, and regular cramps.
The doctor says this is the start of nerve damage, and my limbs will never be normal again, there is also a possibility that this could Lead to needing a limb removed before the age of fifty.
So at 35 I am broken down, always tired, and only 95% of the father I should be to my kids.
If anyone knows any ways to lessen the pain of my hands and feet I am open to suggestions, most tablets don't seem to work for me.
PLEASE, IF YOU SUFFER FROM DIABETIES LOOK AFTER YOURSELF AND LISTEN TO YOUR DOCTOR.
Edited by englisharcher on Friday 14th September 20:27
I weighed 22 stone when diagnosed, I'm now down to 17, with a target weight of 15 stone.
All my problems are down to eating to much junk food when single and working unsocial hours.
I only have myself to blame.
Some people believe diabeties can be reversed, and I believe that myself.
But once the damage starts, that can't be reversed.
Imagine having pin and needles, after you get rid of them, you are left with a slightly numb feeling, well that's how my hands and one foot feel all the time.
All my problems are down to eating to much junk food when single and working unsocial hours.
I only have myself to blame.
Some people believe diabeties can be reversed, and I believe that myself.
But once the damage starts, that can't be reversed.
Imagine having pin and needles, after you get rid of them, you are left with a slightly numb feeling, well that's how my hands and one foot feel all the time.
The 15 stone is my doctors target.
I'm only 5'10", so he is been generous, and allowing for my naturally large build.
I only know what the doc has told me, I see a consultant at the hospital next month.
I don't want any sympathy, I'm merely speaking to avoid anyone making the same mistakes.
I'm only 5'10", so he is been generous, and allowing for my naturally large build.
I only know what the doc has told me, I see a consultant at the hospital next month.
I don't want any sympathy, I'm merely speaking to avoid anyone making the same mistakes.
Mermaid said:
What medication are you on and what is the last HbA1C - the long term sugar level?
Do you check your fasting blood sugars? If not, do so daily and keep a record so you can see the trend. Noting your weight daily also helps your medical advisors.
Do you have an endocrinologist or are you relying on the GP?
i rely on the GP.Do you check your fasting blood sugars? If not, do so daily and keep a record so you can see the trend. Noting your weight daily also helps your medical advisors.
Do you have an endocrinologist or are you relying on the GP?
I take 4 metformin, 1 simvastatin, and 1 ramipril per day.
Long term sugars have reduced from 17 one year ago, to 9 as of last week.
I also have a manual labour job now, until a few months ago I was a carer for my wife, and led quite a lazy lifestyle.
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