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Suggest Treatment For Burning Sensation In The Feet
Question: my feet burns off and on dr says I have type 2 diabetic I'm on a special diet and exercise my lab show my numbers are down and control I'm not on any meds for it what can I do about the burning oh I had back surgery a few years ago are my nerves damage just learn this a few months ago about this diabetics everytime its check I'm ok.
Brief Answer:
It can not be a complication of Diabetes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Nerve damage is a chronic complication of Diabetes and it develops usually after 5 years of diagnosis and not well controlled blood sugar. As you've mentioned, you have checked the blood sugar regularly and it has been normal until a few months ago, so it can not be a chronic complication of Diabetes.
I would recommend to see a neurologist. After running a detailed physical examination he/she may ask for some radiological exams or an EMG to try to find the cause of suspected neuropathy.
Hope the information will help.
Kind Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
It can not be a complication of Diabetes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Nerve damage is a chronic complication of Diabetes and it develops usually after 5 years of diagnosis and not well controlled blood sugar. As you've mentioned, you have checked the blood sugar regularly and it has been normal until a few months ago, so it can not be a chronic complication of Diabetes.
I would recommend to see a neurologist. After running a detailed physical examination he/she may ask for some radiological exams or an EMG to try to find the cause of suspected neuropathy.
Hope the information will help.
Kind Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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