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Hello I am trying to understand Neuropathy - not been confirmed I am type 2 Diabetic and think it is connected to that - started having pricking pains in big toes years a go and thought nothing of it - then finding I was loosing some balance and carried an umbrella at first to occasional steady my self - it has got worse feel like am walking though a sandy beach my feet just don't feel right - I get very Itchy Toes in a morning on the top of them and twinges - cannot understand why there is not more said about it and why there seems to be nothing to help or stop it in these times - any information on what I can do to help this will be most welcome
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Hello @catwoman50, Welcome to Connect. I'm not diabetic but have been in the pre-diabetes category for most of my adult life and have suspected it may be partially the reason why I have neuropathy although I have been diagnosed (sort of) with idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy. I don't have any pain but do have the numbness and some tingling which does cause me to have balance problems. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a YouTube channel with a few webinars on diabetic neuropathy and foot and balance problems. They are great for learning more about the condition. Here's a link to the videos - https://www.youtube.com/@foundationforperipheralneu4122/search,
There are also quite a few discussions on diabetic neuropathy what helps where you can learn what others have shared - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/
Have you tried any exercise or therapy to help with the balance related issues?