diabetic neuropathy and drop foot!!!

[thebadguy!]

i just some questions. im numb from the left knee down should i even bother workin out my calves at all??? it looks really weird when one is huge and the other is a tooth pick! i like being proportioned some what what do u think? its permanently like this so its not gonna heal. any suggestions are welcome

[YoMamaBeenLurking]

From here...http://www.joslin.org/Beginners_guide_600.asp

The most important thing someone who has neuropathy can do is keep their blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible, exercise regularly, and make sure their weight is as close to what it should be as possible. This will help keep blood sugars closer to normal and limit the damage high blood sugars can cause to nerves. Exercise will have the added benefit of keeping muscles that may be weakened by decreasing nerve activity to remain strong and toned. Dr. Hare says he finds that patients with painful neuropathy say the pain seems less severe if they get some simple exercise regularly.

From here...http://www.joslin.org/Beginners_guide_600.asp

You should speak with your Dr. and contact:

American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA   22311
askada@diabetes.org
http://www.diabetes.org
Tel: 800-DIABETES (342-2383) 703-549-1500

Good Luck to you.