Hi Megan:

As far as we know his tests are negative for Acromegly.

I think she did one last test for it and we haven't got the results back yet. But she has almost ruled it out. whew!!!!

She is really thinking he is pre diabetic and wants him to lose 100 pounds.

That is pretty overwhelming right now but we will certainly try very hard. I can stand to lose some weight too:)

He was to get an appt. with his family dr. and get this last carb test done but he can't get into see him until Dec. 15, so I expect that we will get a lot more news then. I hope.

Nancy

Good goal!
 

Hi Nancy,

That's good news about the acromegaly.

I guess the idea of losing weight together for a very good purpose will spur you both on!

I wish you and your husband well in this goal to achieve better health and hopefully see the PN disappear or at least lessen, eventually!

I am sorry about this news but at least he has some direction possibly. Has he been to an endocronolgist or someone who deals with diabetes or is that what the family doctor will do too? I encourage him to see a nutritionist. When you have nutritional health issues they can really be so key in recovery Though of course find one that deals with the issue at hand.

Well, you are making some progress?
 

Do keep in mind that being 'pre-diabetic' does NOT mean you've got to commit to a life on lettuce! My Dh is Type 2 and has learned lots thru diabetes classes sponsored by our local hospital&diabetes assn, which were covered by our insurance w/a very low fee.
I guess it depends on how much your own DH wants to admit that he mite have a problem? Because of these classes, my DH lost about 50+ lbs just by changing what he 'nibbles' and portion control, plus minimal meds. Really.
Remember you can't police him? You can provide the good [healthy] stuff to 'nibble' or other stuff. Maybe both. But IF he is truly aware and wants to live and maybe even feel better....well it's all going to be HIS CHOICE! You can't be the food marshall here- that won't ever work, and you both would be miserable for it.
PN damage issues from diabetes can be halted, slowed down or eliminated due to the lifestyle changes, but it's got to be up to the principals to make the changes. No one else can do it for them. Plain and simple. You can only be there to HELP. As best you can, when you can. :hug:'s - j

The dr. did say that she wants him to see a dietitian. Is that the same as a nutritionist?

I know I can't be too hard on him, just try to help him along. I know it has to be his choice or it won't work ... or if the weight does come off it won't stay off for very long.

We have cut out the bad nibblies and have taken the salt shaker off the table. Is celery salt a better option? for just a little taste? We are also trying to stay away from the potatoes and breads.

He is a little apprehensive about excercising because of his sore feet. Hopefully he can start very very slowly and work up from there.

Thanks for your help

Nancy

I know there is a difference but I can't remember and I have seen many in my recovery. Hopefully his doctor can give him a referal. I really feel with one it is very key and I mean this from the heart to have one who really deals a lot with the issue at hand. It can make a huge difference. It is more I think getting a plan that is a road map to make good choices based on a persons needs and to work on the where and whys one struggles. Also it can help see emotional connections too. Hopefully if your husband starts making better changes the feeling he gets(better and less pain) it will give him the motivation to keep going.

Hi Nancy, my PN was caused through prediabetes & i was low in B12 but i am fine these days, my approach was low carb dieting and reducing the size of each meal & cutting out all sugary carbs like candy & other unhealthy snacks & no alcohol, there is no need for him to hurt whilst exercising, there was no way i could walk the pavements, it just hurt to much so i opted to go to our local all weather swimming pool and just walk up and down the lanes [ early in the morning when hardly anyone was there] even a lousy 30 minutes a day can make a huge differance in the long run, also a suitable muscel building program tailored to his personal health is a great way to get rid of excess glucose, it helps to unlock the insulin receptors, but just small steps at first building up slowly over time.
best of luck
Brian :)

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and suggestions.

His B12 was low 239 ... he has been taking b12 for a few months now. We live in the country so going in to the town pool would be a little inconvenient but within a years time we expect to move to town so will look into it then and a muscle building program too. What we hope to do for a month this winter is go to Florida and we usually rent a house with a pool so that would be a trial time to see if that would be something that he could do.

I think small slow steps is the only way to go otherwise it is too overwhelming and he probabley won't stick to a lifestyle change and end up in the same spot he is now. W farm and he has always put his heart and soul into his work, I tell him he job now it looking after himself.

Thanks again
Nancy

Hi Everyone:
My husband got his diabetes numbers back from the dr. yesterday, he now for sure does not have diabetes. In fact the numbers were better than in Aug.

So I guess he is back to square one. He will definitely stay on his weight loss plan as he has lost 20 lbs since Oct.

The neuro is out of her office until the New Year so we will call then and set up another appt.

In the short time we have been reading the messages here we have learned so much.

We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year.

Thanks