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@oldkarl

Although I am diabetic (II), my neuropathy does not seem to be connected to the Glucose levels. Rather, my pancreas is enlarged (pancreomegaly) and leatherized, so I do not produce the necessary insulin. The cause seems to be my Gelsolin (AGel or GSN) Amyloidosis AL, including my RyR2 and FKTN mutations. I can pretty well keep my glucose within the target level except for a few minutes per day, using Novolin and my Abbott LibraView sensors and reader. But when the neuropathy hits in my hands, feet, crotch and face, a quarter-teaspoon of kitchen turmeric in a small glass of warm water usually handles it for a few hours.

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Hi @oldkarl sorry to hear of your troubles with diabetes. It is a difficult illness to deal with affecting so many aspects of your health. I am assuming your body does not produce any insulin at all since you are injecting Novolin. Good job on keeping your sugar levels low. I know that is not an easy task. Do you also exercise and watch your diet for control? My mother has diabetes which she controls through diet and exercise. Unlike you, she needs no oral medications or injectables. Her diabetes has a different cause. Although her blood sugars are well managed to almost normal, her neuropathy had developed long before she was diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes was not the cause of her neuropathy. Did you have neuropathy prior to your diabetes? When blood sugars are not well controlled, it is possible for the blood to have a more difficult time circulating, especially to the tiny blood vessels. Glad you found turmeric to help with your neuropathy pain. For some, getting enough sleep is exacerbated with neuropathy.