@chrissywashere
I'm curious how you can have Diabetes with an A1C of 5.4.
I thought Diabetes was 6.5 and above.
Like SusanEllen66 I too am curious about end stage.
Are you referring to the 4 or 5 stages of Neuropathy.
Some people use the four stage system others use the five stage system.
I have stage 4 neuropathy bassed on the 5 scale system.
My neuropathy is permanent and irreversible and total numbness meaning my nerves are now dead causing numbness.
Does that come close to describing what you mean by "end stage?" has a doctor ever told you what stage your neuropathy is you mentioned in stage so I would imagine it would be stage 4 or 5.
I hope you check your feet and don't go out without wearing good quality shoes.
You should check your feet daily for possible cuts.
I put my phone on the floor and set it on video holding my foot over the phone to check the bottom of my feet. I never know if I have shoes on or not unless I look. I often think my shoes are on and try taking them off but they usually are already off. Always feels like I have socks on. I've had neuropathy for 45 years. I agree with what @susanellel66 said, "not worry about the future." worrying isn't going to change the outcome and may make it worse or at least cause you to feel worse. It is what it is. I look at it from the point of view that it's as bad as it's going to get. But if it does get worse, I'll just deal with it when the time comes.
Take care,
Jake