Yes... I have Diabetes

Hi. My doc keeps telling me I have diabetes but I am not hearing it. It isn't bad enough for meds yet, but lately I noticed my feet feel like they are wrapped up and there isn't anything on my feet...making me think it has to do with diabetes. Does anyone else have that feeling? So figured the time is now to start dieting. Am looking forward to any foods/activites/recipes you might have. Thanks for listening..Mamajeanne8

I have diabetes also but never felt anything about my feet, but every one is different as I don't even have the excess thurst my mom and sisters do....I'm not bad enough for meds yet either (been 4 yrs without meds so far), but the past 2 years I put on 55 lbs after quitting smoking and my sugar #'s are going up...so I am hoping to lose some weight also (lot's of weight !) before I have to do meds !

mamajeanne8, I've had the feeling you're referring to. However, I would describe it more of a numbing feeling than anything. I'm not sure if we've experienced the same sensations. I have been diagnosed for 4 years with medication, but rarely ever take it. Which is not good. But, I'm working on being a better patient. Its so good that you and pudgy are willing to change before you even have to take meds. I wish I had that fire of courage within me 4 years ago.

This absolutely has to do with diabetes. Its called Periferal Neuroprophy. And without you doing something it will get worse. It will become painful but numb. Then as things progress if one doesnt doing something about the diabetes a sore will become gangrenous and one would lose a toe, foot, leg or fingers and hands. Please please listen to the dr who told you and fear for your life because you are in a fight for your quality of life!!!
I know it seems harsh but after loosing friends and family tothis horrible disease I get quite rabid about it!!! LOL and now I have it but its controlled by diet. Tightly. Low-carb since carbs is what puts the blood sugars up.
Karen

Knorris is right! It may periphial neuropathy and it can be dangerous. I suggest you talk to your doctor about it. The best test is called and EMG/NCS test also known as an electromyography. I've had two of them over the past two years. One was very easy and the other was very unpleasant, but they did a world of wonder for diagnosing me. It turned out that I did NOT have periphial neuropathy!! My dr was so shocked she ordered skin biopsies (which are actually easier than the EMG/NCS)! This confirmed it...no neuropahty!!! Instead I had a hidden B12 difficiency (which can also run alongside diabetes my dr said). If I would have skipped the test I would have been treated for the wrong thing!! So I guess what I'm saying here is please acknowledge that diabetes is dangerous, but don't assume anything. Check with your dr.
Jessi

I have high numbers on the A1c test. What is that indicative of? I know that my sugar is uncontrolled; but is there something else going on?

I have type 1 diabetes, not related to weight, although I struggle hereditarily. In response to kmar's A1c question, you need to get your blood sugars in control and much lower for an extended period of at least 3 months in order for your A1c to drop. If you have type 1, you may want to adjust your eating patterns and insulin doses, but for type 2 people, the best way to go is diet and excercise (and meds, if you have them.)