# \#neuropathy **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/neuropathy/43.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [Higher A1C desired for advanced aged?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-a1c-desired-for-advanced-aged/12316)
**Author:** [@Penningdcp](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Penningdcp)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/higher-a1c-desired-for-advanced-aged/12316 "2025-12-04T22:30:48Z")
I moved and changed States and healthcare institutions. I’m 81, insulin dependent Type 2 (dx 40 years). With Victoza I have lost about 45 pounds and over time reduced my dose of Lantus significantly. My A1Cs were running… --- ## [Insulin pump recommendation?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-recommendation/14608)
**Author:** [@frostydankbud](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/frostydankbud)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-recommendation/14608 "2024-05-01T16:23:35Z")
Hello to whoever is reading. I just joined the community for support and answers that I can’t seem to find anywhere else. I was diagnosed about two years ago with a A1C of 14.2 on 3/13/22. With the help of Toujeo and Hum… --- ## [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… --- ## [New skin inspection device that's better than a mirror on a stick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-skin-inspection-device-thats-better-than-a-mirror-on-a-stick/13500)
**Author:** [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-skin-inspection-device-thats-better-than-a-mirror-on-a-stick/13500 "2023-01-19T19:09:27Z")
Full disclosure- I work with research and had a small role in getting this thing developed and translated to market, but I’m glad to see it finally available to order and shipping and think it might be able to help som… --- ## [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… --- ## [Neuropathy, anyone?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/neuropathy-anyone/6739)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2019, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/neuropathy-anyone/6739 "2019-06-09T00:50:46Z")
I’ve had foot and ankle issues on and off for most of my life. They are very annoying but my GP basically just refers me to a podiatrist whenever I complain about it. Usually that just results in new orthotics, new x-ray… --- ## [Wondering about neuropathy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wondering-about-neuropathy/6350)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/wondering-about-neuropathy/6350 "2019-02-04T01:10:58Z")
I had neuropathy in my feet for a long time now, but its not painful; i just get numb, where i cannot feel my feet (cannot stand up, etc) recently, i’ve been getting it in my hands, and as well, i have been getting it i… --- ## [Complications, but Life Is Good](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/complications-but-life-is-good/2383)
**Author:** [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2017, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/complications-but-life-is-good/2383 "2017-10-17T23:20:20Z")
In 1945, when I was diagnosed, my family did not know that an early death for diabetics was very likely. I had to wait until I was in my 30’s to find that my life expectancy in 1945 was not so good. I might have died whi… --- ## [Aggressive and Devastating Neuropathy: Untreated LADA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aggressive-and-devastating-neuropathy-untreated-lada/681)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/aggressive-and-devastating-neuropathy-untreated-lada/681 "2017-05-01T17:30:53Z")
Aggressive and devastating neuropathy: the consequence of untreated slow-onset type 1 diabetes by P. Narendran et al; QJM (2011) 104 (6): 523-526 | DOI: Aggressive and devastating neuropathy: the consequence of untreated… --- ## [Autonomic Testing - Christopher H. Gibbons, MD, FAAN; Harvard/Joslin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/autonomic-testing-christopher-h-gibbons-md-faan-harvard-joslin/630)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/autonomic-testing-christopher-h-gibbons-md-faan-harvard-joslin/630 "2017-04-28T00:27:36Z")
\[Autonomic Testing - American Academy of Neurology by Christopher H. Gibbons, MD, FAAN; Harvard/Joslin et al (PDF)\] (https://www.aan.com/uploadedFiles/Website\_Library\_Assets/Documents/3.Practice\_Management/1.Reimbursemen…