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I am constantly itching now that I have been diagnosed with T2D. Is there anything that will relieve it?
I have Fibro for 32 yrs now and that was my constant source of itching before being diabetic, as Fibro is now considered a neurological and Rheumatoid disease, I even in my 20's had paresthesia… read more
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@A DiabetesTeam Member I tend to agree with you Bill. Probably 90% of those called Type 2 actually have Metabolic Syndrome - that will be the "new term" when everyone starts whining publicly about… read more
Hormones can play a factor as well...
Third Post about our favourite subject - Complications
First off, what the heck is it?
Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition where high blood sugar causes Vascular Damage to the Large Veins/Arteries particularly running down to our Feet
(arms/hands are less common)
Slightly high blood sugar will cause enough vascular damage that blood flow is restricted to the nerves in the feet/calves that they first become irritated and then die
Early signs of a problem include pins/needles in your feet… read more
Not directly high blood sugar, but the accumulation of cellular debris that hyperglycémies from a diabetes that lasts for years can bring. And it is the degradation of: proliferation, differentiation… read more
If it's because of Diabetes? (because there could be hundreds of causes)
But if it's because of Diabetes, high blood sugar over a number of years destroys the little blood capillaries that feed the… read more
I use my dexcom 7 I have found it to be very accurate within just one point from finger stick method. I'm much more aware of my diabetes. I also use it to make better choices of what I eat and drink… read more
Hello, Is anyone taking trulicity. Any side effects? I have a prescription for it, but reading about what it could cause has me worried. Also, if you are allergic to it you have a week's worth in your system.
It's PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY
While both have ultimately the same effect/symptoms:
Memory Loss
Difficulty with problem-solving
Confusion/thinking problems; and,
Problems with language usage
The causes of each are quite different
Alzheimer’s is mostly due to aging and changes in brain chemistry – there is little we can do about getting old
Diabetics are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s (38% more likely then Joe/Jane average) however, it is Diabetes Dementia that is more likely to set in
Diabetes Dementia… read more
In addition with good blood glucose readings I'd suggest taking ginkgo biloba which may help with circulation of blood to the brain but NOT as a substitute for good blood glucose control.
