Could this be a Negligence case? My sister has had neuropathy in her feet from unstable...

So sorry.

I hope she can find someone who cares.

I am lucky. My doc suggests meds and treatments for most of my ailments, without me even asking. I am often reluctant since sometimes the problem is hidden, and only shows up on a test. And the treatment never makes me feel better (yet sometimes worse), but does yield better test results.

With most of my diabetes complications, the only sure solution is low sugar, so that is the focus. But it does not seem to help repair damage that is already done.

My sugars are down, and neuropathy less. But I have not actively sought help. I still have not seen a neurologist or podiatrist, like my doc suggested. I did see an eye doctor, but for new glasses. She said I had diabetic retinopathy.

I have leaky and mutant capillaries. I have floaters of blood in my eyeball gel. I have been seeing a specialist, who first lasered the peripheral capillaries to stop them growing. Yet now I have injections into one eye to slow down growth in the middle, since a laser is too dangerous there. But everything I read suggests existing floaters usually do not fade, and then surgery is the final option. They suck out my eyball gel and replace it with air (or oil), and it will refill with time(?).

Sigh.

SW-User

Offering you a hug as I don't have this answer for you. I don't want to talk upon what I don't know this way and offer advice that is wrong. There are a lot of cases where doctors are negligent of their duties in oath, but I can't say with any assurance your sister's treatment legally.

I do know it can feel like malpractice and negligence from how much you hurt with how you feel, and I would feel as hurt as you. There are lawyers who can answer these questions and I know they are costly, but some do take on pro-bono if they really feel a person's dignity was taken from them.

Heartlander · 80-89, M

I think there's more to diabetes than sugar and/or carb consumption. It may be beneficial to do a hemoglobin check through the day for a while and see if there is a clue about whether daily lifestyle routines affect glucose levels. There are continuous glucose monitoring systems available now to help you see how the glucose level changes through the day. Other physical issues, like cardio-circulation issues can complicate diabetes, especially artery occlusions. Also liver issues. A detailed look-see of how glucose leels go up and down through the day may help isolate potential problems.

Blondily · F

Thats rediculous. My hub suffers from numbness, not diabetes related, too and it took him a while to figure it all out. He takes a pill for numbness plus saw a specialist who showed him exercises that you use with a rubberband on your neck and it helped. Plus sleeping on a wedge pillow helped with the numbness. The hub also uses a foot roller when his feet get numb which helps.
So bottom line, she needs to see a therapist to give her exercises, foot roller, plus meds plus eating as healthy as she can. Maybe a chiropractor could help too. I wish her luck!

SW-User

What type of insulin is she on? It may just need a different type. Insulin, drinking water and moving more are how to get your sugars down. I’m on slow release because fast release didn’t work for me, it used to make me spike and crash constantly

Guardian ·

She cannot just lower carbs. She must increase protein, veggies & fruits. NO sugar, sweetners. NO diet pop. NO corn syrup, glucose-frucrose. Half her plate should be veggies, quarter of her plate should protein, less than quarter of her plate can be carbs. NO white bread, rice, potatoes or noodles. Multigrain or sourdough bread, etc.

Fresh produce or frozen. NO cans or processed foods. Shop on the edges of the grocery store. NOT in the middle!

exchrist · 31-35

If youve documented the doctors negligence id say yes

Guardian ·

What you don't mention is, is if your sister following any wellness program. For example, losing weight, exercising, controlling diet and sleep?

SW-User

Is she taking Gabapentin ?

1490wayb · 56-60, M

SHE MUST GET LASER TREATMENT

NativePortlander1970

My thoughts are for your sister to report them to their admins, as well as the state medical board.