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What Causes Tingling And Numbness In Feet Despite Having Insulin For Diabetes?
Question: Hello,
I am type 1 diabetic. I ate last night without taking my fast acting insulin (Novolog) or long acting insulin (Lantus), and woke up with my feet and thighs tingling. I only feel the tingling sensation in my thighs when I touch them - feels as though they are numb. It is not painful, though slightly uncomfortable/weird. More so, I am worried this is a sign of nerve damage. Is nerve damage a possibility for me if I have been diabetic for 3 years?
My sugar was at 454 fasting. I took 8 units of Novolog to correct the high sugar and cover my breakfast. After eating, my sugar is now at 157 but I still feel the tingling/numbness. Please advise.
I am type 1 diabetic. I ate last night without taking my fast acting insulin (Novolog) or long acting insulin (Lantus), and woke up with my feet and thighs tingling. I only feel the tingling sensation in my thighs when I touch them - feels as though they are numb. It is not painful, though slightly uncomfortable/weird. More so, I am worried this is a sign of nerve damage. Is nerve damage a possibility for me if I have been diabetic for 3 years?
My sugar was at 454 fasting. I took 8 units of Novolog to correct the high sugar and cover my breakfast. After eating, my sugar is now at 157 but I still feel the tingling/numbness. Please advise.
Brief Answer:
Nerve damage wont start in the thighs
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
The tingling and numbness is most commonly associated with very high blood sugars. It should settle down once your sugars are under good control. 454 is a very high value, I strongly recommend you to see an endoccrinologist for better control of your diabetes
I must add here that the nerve damage pattern seen in diabetes always starts at the peripheries that is in your feet first and then moves upwards. Nerve damage does not start in the thighs and that too all of a sudden
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Nerve damage wont start in the thighs
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
The tingling and numbness is most commonly associated with very high blood sugars. It should settle down once your sugars are under good control. 454 is a very high value, I strongly recommend you to see an endoccrinologist for better control of your diabetes
I must add here that the nerve damage pattern seen in diabetes always starts at the peripheries that is in your feet first and then moves upwards. Nerve damage does not start in the thighs and that too all of a sudden
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for getting back
Yes it is possible to control nerve damage through better control of blood sugars and good diet.
Tab Pregabalin is a good tablet for nerve related pain. I also recommend Tab Methycobalamin once daily for repairing and preventing nerve damage
Regards
Possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for getting back
Yes it is possible to control nerve damage through better control of blood sugars and good diet.
Tab Pregabalin is a good tablet for nerve related pain. I also recommend Tab Methycobalamin once daily for repairing and preventing nerve damage
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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