I think that this is an excellent suggestion.

High glycemic index (GI) foods are those in which glucose is released rapidly after consuming them. Examples include sugar-rich fizzy drinks and white-grain products (white rice, white bread, etc). They are fine in moderation but over-consumption of them is a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes.

The contrast is with low GI foods in which glucose is released slowly. Examples include most vegetables (though not potatoes), brown rice, whole-grain breads, whole-grain pasta, etc.

I did start a journal and use this site to document any progress. The only known factor that sets me back is stress. Other than that I can find no correlation between foods and symptoms but I have been recently on antidepressants which aid in reduction of anxiety and I wonder if that is why the pins and needled are mostly gone. The burning is still present but to varying degrees and mostly manageable. The weakness is what incapacitates me but that could be attributed in part to muscle atrophy due to being idle for so long.

You guys inspire me and I thank you for your support.

Someone had asked if smoking weed helped with the neuropathy issues and I had responded that it had never worked for me.....but now I wonder. I gave it up some time ago but in an effort to not relapse again and to help with those long restless nights I picked some up and oddly that does coincide with the recent gains and the pins and needles stopping. Coincidence? Likely but I just made that connection. Something to add to my journal and further explore. I will add that I am a total lightweight when it comes to pot, unlike my beer or vodka, so when I say I smoke it is only a couple puffs in the evening. Tonight and tomorrow I will try not to part take and then gauge any decline or difference.

Stay well All.

Icehouse, I am an ol' timer hippy.

Just to make you jealous....here is my ride.

Attached Images

bike_bus.jpg (138.5 KB, 39 views)

Groovy! Road trip?

That's awesome Icehouse.

I once had a Combi like that, shared with a mate - it was great fun .