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GFR down from 58 to 43.8 over 3 years
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Sep 1 3:28pm | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
A family member had dysautonomia, so just want to make clear that I know what it is.
It may loom large but for general health there may be other issues that can be addressed to at least mitigate the situation.
Blood sugars can be controlled. High blood sugars have a huge effect on the body and mind (including enlarging the heart, which is also serious). I hope you have a diabetes doctor who can help with control either through meds, insulin and/or technology. Before the pump we did finger stick blood tests 17 times/day. Now there is pump, CGM and phone linkage possible.
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Hi,
I'm guessing the enlarged heart is from 30 plus years of pumping high BP.
I had to ask for insulin as nothing else worked for me, but am restricted to the finger prick for testing by cost. My diabetic nurse had the cure, stop testing and I wouldn't be concerned! Not seen her since and refuse to listen to her.
I would hope that taking care of other health issues would slow the progress but with the bowel, bladder and digestion out of my control now, I'm opting to withdraw all medication so nature can get on and finish the job.
I have suspected for a while that dysautonomia has been interfering with my glucose levels but have yet to find the connection.
Cheers