my dad-fingers peeling, blistered, and losing fingernails

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mommie917

Discussion Starter · Dec 27, 2009

my dad has had diabetes for a litle over 10 years now and he seems to get worse. at first he was just on the pills but 5 years ago his doctor told him if he could eat right then he wouldn't need them. i was unaware of this. he is now required to take the shots since he was rushed to the hospital months ago with ketoacidosis. there have been more complications than ever in the recent year. he was admitted to the hospital earlier this year with diabetic ketoacidosis, 2 months ago he was driving and became confused and didn't know where he was. his car was in an accident with a pole and he didn't even remember it. he ended up in a neighborhood in another city. we had to call 911 to have them find him from his cell phone. recently i noticed that his finger looks like they are blistered. he says he burned himself while cooking but i know that's not true. he wouldn't burn all of his fingers and the entire finger. they are peeling and are really red. the other day i noticed that he is losing his fingernails. i have tried to research this and can't find anything. can you please help?? thank you

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Richard157

· #2 · Dec 27, 2009

Your dad should see an endocrinologist (diabetes specialist) as soon as possible. We cannot diagnose here. there is no way we can decidee whether this is a diabetes related complication, or not.

Your dad may have reached a stage where he needs to take insulin. With insulin he should not have a lot of high blood sugar. the endocrinologist can make that decision. Good luck to you and your dad~

Richard

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Richard157

· #5 · Dec 29, 2009

I never thought I would be writing a message to an Irish snake. Lol!

I had never heard of Manuka honey before and so I researched it on Google. On the different threads today you have said this product can cure skin ulcers, reddness on the skin and even cataracts. Google agrees with your every claim. My question to you is: Why isn't this a widely advertised product if it will cure all those things? I am just curious about that. Has it helped you and your family and friends? Are you selling the product online anywhere? I am a moderator so I am concerned about this.

Richard

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Richard157

· #10 · Jan 3, 2010

Some people like stevia aka truvia (sp?). Others think it is much too bitter. I prefer Sweet 'n Low. It has a saccharin base and I like saccharin. I started usin saccharin back in the 1940's, shortly after my diagnosis. It was the only artificial sweetner back then, that did not bother a BG level. So it is a taste I am very used to.

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