Sometimes you just have to give in.

So, despite fasting levels consistently below 110 and A1C's always below 6.5, I continue to have problems with peripheral neuropathy in my feet. I can walk about 1/2 block before experiencing severe pain. I finally, at the urging of my doctors, family and friends, gave in and ordered a mobility scooter yesterday. Soon I hope to at least be able to take my dogs for a walk again, and to be mobile enough to do some of the travelling we've been wanting to do. (It's no fun to go somewhere then have to sit in the hotel room while my husband does things without me, or to have him missing things because of me.)

I've always been resistant to mobility aids because it felt like "giving up", so I'll be fighting that for a while I suppose. Does anyone else have one of these beasts?

I haven't had issues with this. My main issue is the loss of my hearing. I wear hearing aids, spent a lot of money on them (on a payment plan) because they're digital, but I still can't make out what's being said on TV, in movies or plays. Sometimes I get it and sometimes I don't. I'm better in real-life company but not in a crowded restaurant or gathering even though these hearing aids have adjustments for these situations. I guess at things a lot. And I have found that I tune out a lot. I don't even try to listen much of the time anymore because I've given up, so I don't enjoy TV or movies at all. It's too much work.

So, I understand when you say missing doing things. I wish I had answers but as always, I suppose, you do the best you can to adjust. It does suck. Things you used to do but can't now. All that. So, you can't give up on figuring out the best way to deal with this. You get a scooter, probably a way to carry it on your car, etc. The stores have them now so they realize many people need them to shop, too. And you continue keeping your blood sugar controlled the best way you can so you can hopefully avoid more complications.

I'm sorry the neuropathy is doing this to you. You're really active and exercise and that's so important for the circulation. That's really important to pay attention to, any exercises that will help keep the circulation going even through the neuropathy.

Good luck with the scooter! Make it a red one! Will, the stationary bike is a great idea. Good luck with that ultrasound!

Thank you, Prayerful. Maybe something to consider.

Besides, it'll look so good with my old lady "diabetic shoes." Ah, well, what better way to celebrate my 69th birthday?

I don't have any direct experience with neuropathy that bad. Just some tingling and shooting pains down my arms when I was first diagnosed with an a1c of 6.2. Have you read any of dr. Bernstein's books on blood sugar. He's very strict on the number of carbs allowed, and recommends an a1c in the 4s or low 5s, but he's a type 1 who has reversed his neuropathy by doing this. Getting my a1c to a 5.5 has gotten rid of all tingling pains for me too. Just something to think about. Take care.

Yeah, I always thought your blood sugar was really well controlled. I hope you can get the pain under control. Keep taking care of yourself. You don't want any more problems!