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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
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Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes
Endocrine Care Group
Questions in the Adult Type II Diabetes forum are answered by Dr. Anita Ramsetty. Topics covered include Type 2 Diabetes, blood glucose monitoring, diabetes and heart disease, diabetes and pneumonia, diabetes and pregnancy,
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by jdkjjk, Nov 19, 2007 09:25AM
I have been experiencing tingling and burning in my hands and feet, mostly at night. I had an EMG conducted about 2 months ago and it was normal. Since then my symptoms have worsened. Last week I failed an oral glucose tolerance test. I also had an A1C test performed and it was 6.2. Since being diagnosed I have closely monitored my glucose. It is usually below 140 in two hours, out of 110 readings in the past week I have been over 140, 10 times. I have also been taking Lyrica, last 2 days, and it does not seem to help.
My question is it possible for the neuropathy to be associated with my diabetes?
My question is it possible for the neuropathy to be associated with my diabetes?
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Nov 21, 2007 10:56PM
, Nov 21, 2007 10:56PM
Hi,
Usually neuropathy associated with diabetes is from long-standing diabetes and/or poor glucose control. If you indeed do not have high glucose levels(now or in the past) it would be unusual for your neuropathy to be caused by your mild diabetes. Give the Lyrica some time to see if it helps. If you have not seen a neurologist, I think perhaps they may be able to give you a more complete differential of what may be the cause,
take care.
Usually neuropathy associated with diabetes is from long-standing diabetes and/or poor glucose control. If you indeed do not have high glucose levels(now or in the past) it would be unusual for your neuropathy to be caused by your mild diabetes. Give the Lyrica some time to see if it helps. If you have not seen a neurologist, I think perhaps they may be able to give you a more complete differential of what may be the cause,
take care.
