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Peripheral neuropothry

I am a diabetic and have peripheral neuropathy in my feet and legs .I was told it also might low testosterone. I am seventy. Do I need a specialist or general doctor to access the problem? ***@****
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5289563 tn?1366048434
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Thanks for using the forum.

In my opinion you would be best served by seeing specialists. A neurologist for the nephropathy, and an endocrinologist for the diabetes and low testosterone. You may need to see your regular doctor to get a referral depending on your insurance.

Good luck and I hope you get the help you are seeking.

Cathy
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Yes you need to have a neurologist and a Endocrinologist.  Keeping your BG under 140 ALL the time will help with preventing the neropathy from getting worse and may improve it.  Also ALA (alpha Lopaic Acid) not sure about spelling helps a lot of us.
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