My feet are fine, so far. They do those tests to see if you're losing any sensation. I've noticed that the hair on my lower legs is falling out which is a "minor league" problem but I figure it's sort of a complication too? The first time I ran 30+ miles in a week, the last day, I was at like 26 and said "go for it" and, since it was 7 degrees when I started, I figured I'd run 7 miles! I don't recall how the run went but one of my toenails turned black and it got a bit puffy. I went to the doc who applauded the wisdom of having gone in and rx'ed a strong antibiotic. It all ended well but I always recommend erring on the side of caution.

I also recommend getting shoes at a good running store, w/ treadmills and trying them out. I'll spend 30-45 minutes trying different shoes on to try to narrow it down and pick the ones that are the most comfortable. I didn't have any blisters in the Chicago Marathon this year and was pleased with that turning out that way.

MM, here's another group you might enjoy

http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/the5club

Welcome to TuDiabetes MarathonMan!

Nice to meet you too! Thanks for the note and participating in that thread!! Good job w/ the 5.6%. I'm T1 and have not "run into" too many other runners w/ T2, mostly T1, although a local runner was DX'ed w/ T2 when I met her but got demoted to T1 a bit later. The only thing I'd say is tht blowing off meds is ok but, for me, the primary thing is to control BG. It's worked well for me to eat pretty normally for runs. I don't totally carb load but eat a bit more before 20+ mile runs but I'll hit the Gatorade on the course and am able to balance my BG decently for the last few races (the CGM pic on my page is from the 2012 Chicago Marathon, not my best BG day but it worked out ok once I ran that hump off..) and replace Gatorade with salt pills and water if my BG runs up.

also Joe here is a type 2 runner
http://www.tudiabetes.org/profile/Joe_h

http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/athleticdiabetics
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/TeamType2 (intense cycling team)

We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home MarathonMan....
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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Take a look at the group..."Type 2 Diabetics".
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AND....groups for folks with more than diabetes to contend with,
such as..."Diabetes Plus".
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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DO THE BIG BLUE TEST (BBT)....For more info, see the upper left hand corner of home page. There's a video there too about the BBT!!!!
C'MON...YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
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Take care....and keep in touch!
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hello and welcome to the community! Would you please participate in the BigBlueTest?
http://www.bigbluetest.org/

For every time you do, Roche Pharma will donate $5 to one of 7 very worthy charities to hel[p people with diabetes. Do it every day through November 14.

good job on bringing down the a1c.