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They Told Me My Diabetic Nerve Damage Was Permanent. They Were Wrong!…
Have you ever wondered why you aren’t feeling as well as you ought to be?
For years, I neglected my health. I get regular blood tests every three months. But after looking closely at my results over a two-year period, I noticed a terrifying trend.
My HbA1c consistently averaged between 10% and 13%. For optimum health, that reading should be between 5% and 7%. This high number was a clear sign of uncontrolled diabetes.
Unfortunately, severe damage was already being done. I began experiencing a worrying tingling and numbness in my hands and feet. Soon, I felt the sensation spreading further up my limbs. It was deeply frightening.
The feeling grew worse at night. During the day, distractions kept my mind busy. But lying down in the dark, the pain became impossible to ignore.
Panicked and wondering what to do, I decided to take drastic action. I bought a glucose meter and test strips. I started checking my blood sugar three to four times every single day.
I tested right after waking up, throughout the day, and right before bed. My doctor also optimized my medication. I committed to a strict three-month trial to see if anything would improve.
The effort paid off. My HbA1c dropped down to 7.2%, which felt like a massive victory.
But despite the lower numbers, the painful numbness did not change. Nothing subsided.
I went back to my doctor in frustration. He delivered a crushing blow. Because my sugar had been high for so long, permanent damage was already done.
He explained that the high blood sugar had destroyed my nerve endings. He called it “Diabetic Neuropathy.” When I asked if it was reversible, he shook his head. “More than likely, no.”
I felt disgusted and incredibly stupid. How could I have let this happen to my own body?
As time went on, I refused to accept that death sentence for my hands and feet. I dreaded the thought of being an invalid for the rest of my life. I lay awake night after night, searching for answers.
Then came a turning point. While watching a YouTube video, I heard someone mention that a Vitamin B12 deficiency could cause this exact nerve numbness—not just high HbA1c levels.
I immediately checked my medical records for my B12 levels during those same months. What I found was revealing. While my B12 was technically “in range,” it always hovered right at the absolute lowest baseline.
With nothing left to lose, I asked my doctor for a Vitamin B12 shot. He agreed and administered a 2mg injection. I still remember the deep red color of the liquid in the syringe.
And then, voila!
Within two to three months—while still strictly maintaining my blood sugar—the numbness in my feet improved by over 50%.
They continue to get better day by day.
My nerves may never heal 100%, but the body is capable of remarkable repair.
To everyone out there living with diabetes: please do not make the same mistake I did. Take control of your numbers, check your B12 and HbA1c, and never stop fighting for your health.
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