How long have you had diabetes?

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Permalink Reply by Cara on January 20, 2008 at 2:20pm

It will be 23 years in June for me.

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Permalink Reply by Tracy on January 20, 2008 at 4:43pm

I've had diabetes for 23 years - It will be 24 this October. I was diagnosed as a young kid!

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Permalink Reply by Katie on January 22, 2008 at 7:53pm

31 years for me :)
& 21 years for my sister.

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Permalink Reply by Bill on January 22, 2008 at 8:37pm

36 years for me.

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Permalink Reply by Orna on January 23, 2008 at 7:49am

I've had it for 21 years.
Are any of you suffering from complications? What kind?
I'm suffering from severe neurophatic pain, gastroparesis and more...
Any useful advice? I'd love to hear more...

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Permalink Reply by Bill on January 24, 2008 at 7:03pm

I have:

Diabetic Retinopathy (eye problems, 2 Vitrectomies and lots of laser)
Diabetic Nephropathy (kidney function decreasing)
Diabetic Neuropathy (hypersensitivity in my hands and feet, and recently pain in my right bicep)

I have been keeping my blood sugar under tight control (5.1 A1c for the last year plus) and my kidney function stopped decreasing, my eyes haven't had any more bleeders, but the Neuropathy continues unabated. I do try and keep active; I stretch out my muscle groups, lift some weights, and then go hiking at least 3 times per week. I can't say that it's helping the neuropathy, but it generally makes me feel better. I'm not sure about the gastroparesis.

Hope this helps.

-Bill

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Permalink Reply by Kayla on January 25, 2008 at 12:15pm

i have gastroparesis. i take reglan for it and those pills are horrible! they help my stomache problems, but they make me extremely tired :[

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Permalink Reply by Naomi on January 27, 2008 at 11:59am

I was diagnosed Jan 30th 1987 which makes it almost 21 years!
I'm lucky not to have any complications that I know of.

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Permalink Reply by Laurie Pariseau on July 7, 2008 at 5:26pm

yes! I have the same problem with Reglan. I have tried to minimize the amount I take- I take half a tablet in the morning and a whole tablet with supper. That helps the fatigue alot. Does the fatigue hit you about 1-2 hours after you take the Reglan, that is how it is for me.
Laurie

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Permalink Reply by Katrina on January 29, 2008 at 12:41pm

I've had diabetic retinopathy (about 4 laser surgeries to battle this). I also take medication to prevent high blood pressure and mild nephropathy. I'm supposed to do a 24 hour urine collection, but I'm too scared to do it - I can't deal with anymore bad diabetic news right now.

Bad, I know. But, I tend to hide from reality at times.

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Permalink Reply by rainbowgoddess on January 28, 2008 at 9:14pm

For me it's been 35 years. Have had a few twinges and things in my feet and hands, and figured I was developing neuropathy, but after I started Lantus they all but went away, except when my BG is unusually high.

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Permalink Reply by Katrina on January 29, 2008 at 12:36pm

It will be 23 years this August.

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