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your own illness, you should consult your physician or other qualified medical professionals.
Question
I'm 44 years old, have been insulin dependent for over 30 years, and I am totally aware of sugar levels and the importance of keeping
control of one's diabetes.
Not only do I have diabetes with moderate peripheral
neuropathy
in my feet, I also have pernicious anaemia and moderate hearing difficulties in both ears. I have been a news cameraman for 15 years and mainly cover sports now (usually soccer). Because all this work is so physically demanding, I'm sure it's having an effect on my general well being.
I am always tired, and I ache all the time (my upper arms, the joints of the shoulders, etc.). Unfortunately, my sugars are erratic because of the work I do. The last thing I want is to start having
hypos
while filming a game or running around. The work can be stressful since everybody wants the best pictures, etc.
Is my body not recovering properly? What are the dangers that all this physical activity and irregular sugars is having
on my health because I am so physically exhausted?
Answer
Your situation is complex, and you should seek help from a local
diabetes team to unravel the issues. However, one thing stands out:
If you have both diabetes and pernicious anemia, you probably have the
autoimmune endocrine failure syndrome,
and are at high risk of other related disorders that you don't
mention, such as
hypothyroidism,
that may be easy to diagnose and treat.
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