# Complications & More **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-complications-associated-diseases/20.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Complications & More category](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-complications-more-category/67)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2017, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/about-the-complications-more-category/67 "2017-03-20T03:33:55Z")
Diabetes complications +all associated autoimmune diseases. --- ## [Diabetic complication or age or both](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-complication-or-age-or-both/15578)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetic-complication-or-age-or-both/15578 "2025-11-13T19:57:57Z")
I’ve had several incidents where my skin just came loose, leaving a wound. When I was about to board at the Charlotte airport the strap for my carryon slipped of my shoulder peeling a square inch of skin from my forearm. … --- ## [Early visual dysfunction in diabetes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/early-visual-dysfunction-in-diabetes/15118)
**Author:** [@needlesandmath](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/needlesandmath)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/early-visual-dysfunction-in-diabetes/15118 "2025-02-09T15:02:45Z")
This open-access review of research on visual pathologies in diabetes is interesting, if depressing. Abstract below, but the even shorter version is that microvascular hemorrhages like the ones picked up on your annual e… --- ## [Statins and blood pressure drugs: yes or no?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/statins-and-blood-pressure-drugs-yes-or-no/3585)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/statins-and-blood-pressure-drugs-yes-or-no/3585 "2024-11-27T04:18:58Z")
Such a pleasure to see you here too! I do take a statin “because I am a guy with family risk factors” btw. Since I have started taking it, my blood tests are absolutely stellar. Not sure if it makes a difference, but i… --- ## [HbA1c ok eyes super fine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hba1c-ok-eyes-super-fine/14650)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hba1c-ok-eyes-super-fine/14650 "2024-05-14T18:08:11Z")
My recent visit with the endo and lab results were not bad. I knew my HbA1c would be higher from 5.5, it was 6.2. He was pleased. Maybe his other patients aren’t doing well. TSO 3rd gen is up so getting a bump in the syn… --- ## [Peripheral neuropathy community forum](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peripheral-neuropathy-community-forum/14394)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/peripheral-neuropathy-community-forum/14394 "2024-02-10T06:30:22Z")
I found this site inspire.com helpful in learning about my new condition, bladder cancer. I just got a notification of a new group on peripheral neuropathy and thought I would share. So far no neuropathy from diabetes o… --- ## [Cold sensitivity 3 days after missing one dose of Synthyroid](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cold-sensitivity-3-days-after-missing-one-dose-of-synthyroid/14187)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cold-sensitivity-3-days-after-missing-one-dose-of-synthyroid/14187 "2023-10-14T12:09:45Z")
I don’t want to hijack @MsCris ‘ thread, https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/levothyroxine-impacts-bg-insulin/1 But i would like to share my experience with missing one dose of Synthyroid on last Friday before my recent sur… --- ## [New risk factor for chronic kidney disease](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-risk-factor-for-chronic-kidney-disease/14027)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-risk-factor-for-chronic-kidney-disease/14027 "2023-10-13T00:45:14Z")
In my 33 years since diagnosis with type 2 I have had very good BG management. I do whatever it takes to achieve this. First it was diet and exercise, later Metformin, then Lantus, MDI and currently diet, exercise, Metfo… --- ## [Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome (MAS)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-autoimmune-syndrome-mas/330)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-autoimmune-syndrome-mas/330 "2017-05-30T23:16:34Z")
The co-occurrence of autoimmune diseases has been epidemiologically studied and has aided in our understanding of autoimmunity. The combination of at least three autoimmune diseases in the same patient has defined as mu… --- ## [" How Does Hyperglycemia Cause Damage And What Can We Do To Avoid It?" by Alan Shanley](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-hyperglycemia-cause-damage-and-what-can-we-do-to-avoid-it-by-alan-shanley/13782)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-does-hyperglycemia-cause-damage-and-what-can-we-do-to-avoid-it-by-alan-shanley/13782 "2023-05-04T18:56:12Z")
We all know that hypoglycemia can cause immediate symptoms that just demand attention NOW. Hyperglycemia is more sneaky causing injury to various parts of out bodies that can decrease well being (understatement) or lifet… --- ## [Complications with gastroparesis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/complications-with-gastroparesis/3206)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/complications-with-gastroparesis/3206 "2023-02-06T20:48:46Z")
I have diabetic gastroparesis. i take Domperidone for it (i get it from Canada b/c its not available/FDA approved in the USA) for the most part it works without a glitch. my BGs are excellent; my food digests normally n… --- ## [Just found a diabetic complication - anhydrosis caused by Diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-found-a-diabetic-complication-anhydrosis-caused-by-diabetic-autonomic-neuropathy-dan/13452)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-found-a-diabetic-complication-anhydrosis-caused-by-diabetic-autonomic-neuropathy-dan/13452 "2023-01-05T01:48:22Z")
Sweat glands are controlled by the autonomic nerve system. DAN is a different condition than peripheral neuropathy that causes loss of sensation and pain. Diabetes peripheral neuropathy can cause us to not notice wounds,… --- ## [Dry skin treatment w/ MDI](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dry-skin-treatment-w-mdi/13449)
**Author:** [@needlesandmath](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/needlesandmath)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dry-skin-treatment-w-mdi/13449 "2022-12-29T01:17:11Z")
For most of my life (long before becoming T1) I’ve had dry, itchy skin in winter, and I occasionally develop little red bumpy patches. Most of the time this was just a minor irritation that I would treat with whatever lo… --- ## [Hip replacement tips?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hip-replacement-tips/13111)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 9:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hip-replacement-tips/13111 "2022-09-08T09:28:35Z")
Anyone had a hip replacement recently and willing to share tips, experiences etc? I’m scheduled for a posterior total hip replacement in about 3 weeks, and am having a hard time controlling my anxiety about it. I don’t … --- ## [An Endo Explains Diabetes Complications](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-endo-explains-diabetes-complications/273)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-endo-explains-diabetes-complications/273 "2022-06-22T18:29:41Z")
Many years of scientific studies of both animals and humans have provided overwhelming evidence that the long-term adverse sequelae of diabetes are caused by elevated blood glucose (BG). A recent meta analysis of studie… --- ## [What exactly is the “science” behind compression socks working?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-exactly-is-the-science-behind-compression-socks-working/12747)
**Author:** [@shirleyallen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/shirleyallen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2022, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-exactly-is-the-science-behind-compression-socks-working/12747 "2022-05-29T18:36:20Z")
After buying the socks, my neuropathy disappeared and turned into a “soreness” type of pain rather than burning or pins and needles. --- ## [Hives](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hives/12690)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hives/12690 "2022-05-13T16:40:16Z")
I’ve been dealing with chronic hives for about a month plus and will be in with my PCP this week for (hopefully) some prescription help to knock these things down. A real PITA. I’ve been reading that chronic hives are an… --- ## [Blood test end of September to the end of November- big changes in kidney function](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-test-end-of-september-to-the-end-of-november-big-changes-in-kidney-function/12112)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/blood-test-end-of-september-to-the-end-of-november-big-changes-in-kidney-function/12112 "2021-12-07T00:13:49Z")
I saw an endo for the first time last week. He ordered several tests including thyroid, thyroid antibody, C-PeptideCBC, Lipid panel and HbA1c. September 21 I had the same blood work minus the C-Peptide and thyroid antibo… --- ## [Elevated / High Vitamin B12 levels?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/elevated-high-vitamin-b12-levels/11791)
**Author:** [@amusesbouche](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amusesbouche)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/elevated-high-vitamin-b12-levels/11791 "2021-10-07T04:01:57Z")
Just ran a bunch of labs and found I have an elevated level of vitamin B12. Have heard that metformin (which I am on, the ER version) can affect levels and lead to a deficiency, but have already read briefly on the inter… --- ## [Surgery in a few weeks...NOT diabetic neuropathy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgery-in-a-few-weeks-not-diabetic-neuropathy/11422)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/surgery-in-a-few-weeks-not-diabetic-neuropathy/11422 "2021-06-26T02:26:39Z")
Not sure which category to put this in, but I’ll put it here, because it was previously (wrongly) presumed diabetic neuropathy. As usual, sorry that this is going to be long-winded. For years, even way before dx, I’ve … --- ## [Crazy sugar reading while flying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-sugar-reading-while-flying/11493)
**Author:** [@cindy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cindy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/crazy-sugar-reading-while-flying/11493 "2021-06-21T13:08:45Z")
I just returned from vacation. My first flight was under 2 hours. I ate and took insulin a couple of hours before my flight. 5 hours later (no longer any insulin on board) while starting to descend to my layover my su… --- ## [Complications](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/complications/11297)
**Author:** [@LizziSkywalker91](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LizziSkywalker91)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/complications/11297 "2021-04-30T12:45:40Z")
Hey everyone! My name is Liz ( age 29 ) and I’ve been a T1 diabetic for 20 years. Diagnosed at age 9. Through out my years I’ve been on a roller coaster. Especially with my BG. I some times will become discouraged and no… --- ## [Reducing your a1c too quickly](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reducing-your-a1c-too-quickly/2320)
**Author:** [@Robellengold](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Robellengold)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reducing-your-a1c-too-quickly/2320 "2021-04-20T00:12:50Z")
I posted this question on another thread but didn’t get a response so trying again as probably nobody noticed I saw on TUDiabetes the moderator say that when you reduce your a1c from running high for many years you shou… --- ## [New study for eye complications show improvement using Eylea](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-study-for-eye-complications-show-improvement-using-eylea/11234)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-study-for-eye-complications-show-improvement-using-eylea/11234 "2021-04-15T15:35:57Z")
A new study was released showing that Eylea does seem to improve eye complications using Eylea. https://diatribe.org/latest-eylea-leading-treatment-diabetes-related-retinopathy I had injections of Eylea (not via this s… --- ## [Vision Scare](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vision-scare/10337)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vision-scare/10337 "2020-10-22T15:43:29Z")
Yesterday I had an uncomfortable scare with my vision. My Libre sensor failed on my way to church - thankfully I was planning to travel right after, so I had all my diabetes stuff packed with me. Unfortunately, I have to… --- ## [Omnipod DASH, G6 and Nuclear Stress Test](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-g6-and-nuclear-stress-test/9844)
**Author:** [@egreen76](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/egreen76)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-dash-g6-and-nuclear-stress-test/9844 "2020-10-21T17:16:10Z")
Saw Cardiologist the Thursday before Memorial Day for the first time. I’d been having chest pains since May 8th. First it was just general pressure plus I was staggering like a drunk person trying to walk into my kitchen… --- ## [Anyone else have Rheumatoid arthritis?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-have-rheumatoid-arthritis/9204)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-have-rheumatoid-arthritis/9204 "2020-05-01T03:00:55Z")
I’m T1D, have hypothyroidism, and rheumatoid arthritis. The one that is currently giving me the most trouble is RA. I’m interested in anyone else’s experiences with RA. --- ## [Elder care and diabetes: anyone older have any issues in this regard?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/elder-care-and-diabetes-anyone-older-have-any-issues-in-this-regard/5759)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 6:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/elder-care-and-diabetes-anyone-older-have-any-issues-in-this-regard/5759 "2019-12-15T06:35:25Z")
Found this article on one of the FB groups I’m in and read it…hadn’t ever thought about it, but after reading it, it’s added a new level of worry that I have for Liam that he’ll possibly have to experience in his lifetim… --- ## [Cataracts resolving?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cataracts-resolving/8629)
**Author:** [@allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/allison)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cataracts-resolving/8629 "2019-11-10T03:38:52Z")
I’ve been getting my eyes checked for the past several years (type 1 for 24 years). Two years ago I was told I was starting to develop “senile cataracts” - great to hear when you are 30 years old! :older\_woman: I switch… --- ## [Frozen Shoulder Funtimes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frozen-shoulder-funtimes/3484)
**Author:** [@cardamom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cardamom)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/frozen-shoulder-funtimes/3484 "2019-10-31T19:18:26Z")
I’ve been having pain in my left shoulder for about 6 months, starting kind of mild, and progressing to the point where now my range of motion (which is usually super hypermobile) is very limited and many movements are p… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-complications-associated-diseases/20.md?page=1)