question: Diabetic male, 57, 236 lbs. 6'1" not on meds any longer because of expense.  Was on Lantus, been off 5 months. Experiencing numbness in left arm/hand and leg. Hard time holding onto things with hand, get tired easily. Fall a lot, balance issues. No history of any problems but diabetes 11 yrs now.  Non-smoker 29 years now.  Know i need a Dr. am trying to get one, clinic says 22 days to next opening. Know its propbaly bad, but not scared to go.