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Today I want to talk about mental issues facing many diabetics everyday, and share some of my personal experiences about how I stay sane. Diabetes is challenging disease and can affect your body in many ways. In my case I lost toes and have had blurred vision, high blood pressure and kidney issues. Changing yourContinue reading “For the sake of sanity”

This short is a victory update for people with Type 1 diabetes. Congress passed a bill to cap insulin price for diabetics on medicare to 35.00. There are still millions in this country who can barely afford this life saving medication, and those who can’t. Make sure you get out and vote for all offices.Continue reading “A small victory”

The hardest thing for a diabetic is follow your diet religiously. Any interruption of your normal daily routine can alter your health. It could be a sweet dessert from a party, that could lead to another sweet dessert or candy. You may check your glucose levels and find a scary drop one part of yourContinue reading “Staying focused”

One of the most important things to stay on top on as a diabetic is your doctor appointments. We all have different ailments caused by diabetes, and sometimes it can get overwhelming. In my case I have a foot doctor due my toe amputations. I have an eye doctor which I have to give laserContinue reading “Stay organized”

In the five plus years I’ve had diabetes I’ve controlled my sugar quite well. My A1C has been in the 5.0-5.7 range after all my surgeries and rehab. Your whole diet changes, hopefully for the better. You try to avoid high sugar snacks and candies as much as possible. Unfortunately with the holidays and summerContinue reading “Be prepared”

This past week on the many diabetic blogs and websites I follow I read many articles about the grief of being diagnosed with diabetes. It’s definitely a life adjustment in many ways. In my case I lost toes on both feet and have dealt with blurred vision from time to time. I’ve learned through physicalContinue reading “A friend in Fear”

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads out there and to all the fathers no longer with us! Today I would like to talk about how diabetes can originate from a part of your family and how important it is to keep up your physical examinations every year. Every diabetic has there own story aboutContinue reading “In the family”

Last week I talked about how oranges help with Neuropathy and ease nerve pain. The biggest concern I had was would an orange a affect my A1C ? Friday I had an appointment with my diabetic doctor and she said a small orange per day shouldn’t hurt my diabetic numbers. Emphasis on small. She recommendedContinue reading “Natural relief Part 2”

One of the many sometimes painful side affects of amputations is neuropathy. In my case I lost a few toes on my left foot, and my big toe on my right foot. After several operations you have to learn to adjust to these amputations and the permanent nerve damage that follows. There are many waysContinue reading “Natural relief-Part 1”

The hardest thing about being a diabetic is the toll it can take on your body. Sometimes no matter how careful and mindful your are about your daily routine, you can have bump in the road. I had that bump in the road the last couple weeks. I had a form dermatitis on both feet.Continue reading “Stay focused!”