My doctor says that pre-diabetes is causing the burning & numbness in my toes & feet. But my glucose levels are normal. Could he be wrong about my diagonosis?

There is a condition called pre-diabetes which many diabetics have before taking oral hypoglycemics or insulin. A second opinion never hurts. You should ask your doctor for a diabetic diet and follow it carefully. Two times a day (morning and night)soak your feet; be careful clipping toe nails, and remove dead skin only by gently rubbing. Massage your feet every three -four hours. Always wear socks (white socks are best , so you could see if you have any bleeding or other problems) Make sure you wear good sturdy walking shoes. You could stay pre-diabetic by following your doctor's instructions. Remember exercise is extremely important fort diabetics

There is absolutely pre-diabetes. It's when your blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. Most people with pre-diabetes end up with diabetes (Type 2). It's recognized by the American Diabetic Association (link below).

Neuropathy is frequently caused by diabetes - and it looks like nerve dysfunction can occur even in pre-diabetes. If you are having neuropathy, it's incredibly important to get in with a good podiatrist now to control and possibly treat it. If you don't, and don't take care of your feet, it can lead to massive, massive problems down the road (infections, amputations, etc)


"By the way, I've been diabetic for 16 years and educate people about diabetes, including doctors. " This scares me. Someone who isn't even aware of pre-diabetes, a condition that most diabetics have before they develop full blown diabetes, is 'educating' people. Hopefully the rest of her knowledge is better - I'm sure it is! : )

YES!!my husband has it! Ask Dr for Lidocaine patches,they take away the burning

You are experiencing the first stages(1) of signs of Type 2 Diabetes. Your systems(circulatory, lymphatic,venous, are starting to slow-down, shut down. Check your acidic levels in your blood, they need to be high to allow circulation. I have what is called a gauntlet and you can wear it at night and it keeps circulation going when your sleeping. It raises the degrees on your skin 3 degrees,just enough to keep the systems functioning. You get the point. Thanks.

I have never heard of the term pre-diabetes.
Only if you are a diabetic you tend to get peripheral neuropathy thats burning & numbness .This could be simple neuritis , go ahead take NEUROBION tablets ( vitamin B1, B6 & B12 tabs )and see the difference,