my father is 75 yrs old and is diabetic.he is suffering from burning sensation in foots. numbness and tingling pain. as adviced by doctor

[devaksh201]

we tested him For hba1c, vitabin B12 and vitamn D 25. His results are as follows-

HBA1C- 6.4%

VITAMIN B12- > 2000 PG/ML

VITAMIN D,25 - < 10.50 NMOL/L

ANY SUGGESTIONS REGARDING THIS

[shrisamarth Volunteer]

He is experiencing diabetic neuropathy . Vit B12 is more than normal range. But he is vit. D deficient. At his age bringing down Hba1c is rather difficult. Vit. D supplement is necessary.

[vijayalaxmi]

His HbAC/1 for his age is quite ok For numbness and burning sensation consult your family physician who will advise medicines.

[shrisamarth Volunteer]

Without lowering sugar, walking and exercise is not going to help.In his case age is the main hurdle.

[shrisamarth Volunteer]

Agreed but not for everyone because it depends on what food the person has eaten, how much insulin his body is able to release. I have seen many people who daily walk for 4-5 km and don't find much difference in their BS. It is mainly because they follow conventional high carb diet. People with very high BS are not recommended exercise (more than 250). In such cases more sugar gets released.

[devaksh201]

He is not on insulin