Diabetic neuropathy in pre diabetes

Common Questions and Answers about Diabetic neuropathy in pre diabetes

diabetes

Avatar n tn Dear Jerry, Don't want to go over your doctor's head but you may be displaying slightly higher than normal blood sugars and this may possibly lead to full fleged diabetes. (There is no such thing in medical terminology 'pre-diabetic.' But your doing so well after a meal doesn't indicate diabetes, as a usual test for diabetes is a fasting blood sugar and then a drink with enough carbohydrates for a meal then a test two hours later. Sounds like you'd pass that test.
Avatar f tn First let me start by saying that Diabetes runs in my Husbands side of the family. His mother has insulin dependent diabetes as well as his oldest sister, who has suffered retinal neuropathy and lost her eye. My daughter is of healthy weight and eats fairly well for a child her age. We take vitamins and minerals, fish oil and probiotics for healthy digestion. Lately she has been complaining of her hands hurting when she wakes up in the mornings.
Avatar n tn Most people do not experience complications such as neuropathy until long after diabetes is diagnosed, but on some occasions, I have known diabetic people whose first symptom was some complication such as neuropathy or loss of vision. The complications are caused by long periods of elevated glucose readings that damage small blood vessels and/or nerves, and it IS possible for a person who is developing diabetes to live with elevated glucose levels that are not high enough to be critical (i.e.
Avatar f tn i have the same thing and i just found out in Nov that im a diabetic ..you should really go to your Dr and have some testing done ...the more u control the diabetes the more you control the neuroapthy...good luck ......
Avatar n tn I'm sorry you are having such a hard time. Not feeling like you can leave the house, unfortunately, makes it harder as you really should get checked out medically. If you do that you will either be reassured that you are alright or if you are pre-diabetic or diabetic you can begin to manage that condition. January 2009 is quite awhile ago if you are, in fact, developing diabetes.
Avatar m tn Once you progress for pre-diabetes, why is diabetes not reversible as pre-diabetes is? Does that mean once your diagnosed with diabetes your blood sugar can no longer return to normal and you can't "cure" diabetes? How long does it take to progress? I was a 6.3 the last time I checked which was 2 years ago and I am worried. Please help!
Avatar f tn I have diabetes neuropathy my feet hurt all the time I also have neuropathy in my arms I take Gabapentin. Is there anything else I can take other medicines and is the pain in my feet going to last a lifetime its been two years now and my feet feel like dried up leather.
Avatar n tn foot was broken 29 years ago and now i have pain in the bottom of my feet I am a diabetic 2 but foot has been hurting for about 2 weeks now, could this be neuropathy as well?.
Avatar f tn So, do you think you might just have a skin issue darkening these areas? Could you try to remove the dry/dead skin (even though you don't really see it as dry/dead skin)? Lemon juice is supposed to lighten it as well. Your numbers would indicate if you have prediabetes or are in watch mode for potential diabetes. I'd look for other causes of this darkening of the skin.
Avatar n tn I am 19 years old, I have polycystic ovarian syndrome with severe insulin resistance(pre-diabetes); stage 3 prolapsed uterus; osteoarthritis in lumbar spine, bilateral hips and cervical spine; migraines, chrondromalacia, thoracic outlet syndrome, and neck/shoulder muscle spasms. About a week to two weeks ago I was taking a shower and noticed that when the water hit my toes they began to burn and tingle.
Avatar m tn i been taking gabapentin afterwards lyrica as the doctor pre diagnosed me with diabetes, but the burning is still worst through out the day and night it never stop. i understand that my blood sugar is on dibetes diagnosis. but aside from this situation i got bitten by an insect in 2010 and got huge swelling on my upper forearm and has pulled out a dead muscle from the holes .
Avatar m tn I plan to do so immediately, but what category does this put me in. I read in other places that this makes me pre-diabetic, and my doctor has been saying that just my history makes me pre-diabetic. Please tell me what you think and what the next step should be. Thank you.
370181 tn?1595629445 My doctor has just told me that I am pre-diabetic. My fasting glucose was 124. Needless to say I'm pretty scared and would like your advice on what I need to do to either reduce or even reverse this diagnosis. Can anyone recommend a good book that lists the foods I need to avoid and ones that are very good. Is there a supplement I can take to help?
Avatar n tn Dear Sandy, These symptoms you describe can certainly be caused by diabetic neuropathy. The best defense and treatment for this is to improve the self monitoring of blood glucose, keeping it at normal levels helps prevent the problems. i can sympathize because i have a bit of the neuropathy in my foot and this may be from the fact that at the beginning of my 31 years as a diabetic they didn't control blood glucose as well as they can now.
Avatar n tn In situations of pre-diabetes, we often hear that people have bouts of hypoglycemia. This happens when the glucose levels start to rise too much and the person's body over-compensates by producing too much insulin. Many hypoglycemic folks eventually do end up being diabetic after the pancreas wears itself out and is no longer able to lower those glucose levels. Most doctors recommend a diet fairly low in carbohydrates to avoid stimulating the already over-active pancreas.
612876 tn?1355514495 While I am not diabetic, I seem to have a familial combined hyperlipidemia and very high triglycerides. I am developing neuropathy in my feet and am seeing someone about this in a few weeks. I just think so much is intertwined. Especially since I recently found out my free T3 is low. Low thyroid also promotes high cholesterol... so getting as much in order as I can will go a long ways I think. Anyway thanks for posting!
Avatar m tn Please let me know why metamorphin is needed .. would it delay onset of full diabetes. And is there a way to prevent full diabetes in this pre-diabetic state. Thanks.
Avatar m tn My family doctor, has told me I'm pre diabetic. I'm working hard to lose weight and eat healthy. Diabetes runs in my family, on both sides of my family. What else can I do to correct this? I am 42 years old. Because of this Issue, I now deal with my legs and my feet swelling. I would like to change this please help?
Avatar n tn Oregon Health and Science University is doing clinical trials using a herbal med called "Centella Asiatica" for neuropathy with excellent results and no side effects. Obviously, don't ever take anything without first checking with your doctor!!! OHSU Examines Herb's Effects On Diabetic Neuropathy (October 3, 2007) Positive results in 2005 preclinical study prompt trial of Ayurvedic botanical PORTLAND, Ore.
Avatar f tn Your numbers are what "they" call PRE-diabetes. Many of us dont believe in PRE your diabetic... your pancreas is still working a little. now is the time start controlling your blood sugars (BG ) so you dont develop the complications that go along with high BG. The distinction between pre-diabetes and diabetes is a line drawn in the sand. "They" have been moving the line, lowering the number for the threshold.
1493181 tn?1289112267 One thing to note is a Japanese study I read on reversing diabetic neuropathy, that to reverse your neuropathy you have to focus on lowering postprandial [post meal] glucose levels. Lowering fasting blood sugars won't help if your body is experiencing hours of high blood sugars after every meal. The target is <7.83 mmol/l [141 mg/dl] 2-3 hours postprandial, optimum is <6.72 mmol/l [121 mg/dl]. So, yes, you do stand a good chance of reversing your condition back to normal.