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”
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Stay focused!
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!”
Expect the unexpected
Today’s blog is just my experiences with neuropathy during all the latest up and down weather changes. I’ve been a diabetic for over six years now. I’ve had several operations on both my feet. I’ve had toes amputated, and have had permanent nerve damage, which has caused my neuropathy. Through these six plus years I’veContinue reading “Expect the unexpected”
Try something new
The one thing that can drive a diabetic crazy is the routines you go through every day and week to maintain your health. If you think about your diet , and how you follow it religiously, it can become frustrating to find healthy food choices that you can enjoy. There are some healthy alternatives youContinue reading “Try something new”
Keep circulating
One of biggest health concerns a diabetic amputee can face is neuropathy in the legs, feet or hands. It’s a condition with poor blood circulation in these areas. I myself have lost toes in both feet due to complications from diabetes. I’ve found exercises that help with the stiffness in my feet and legs. TheContinue reading “Keep circulating”
Think it through
One of the hardest things for a diabetic to do is to change their eating habits. If you were used to eating a high salt and sugar diet, and then all of the sudden you can’t eat that way anymore, it creates a challenge. I’ve experienced so many heath issues due to diabetes, I hadContinue reading “Think it through”
Grab some fruit
I recently received a concerning reply to many of my blog entries saying that a diabetic should avoid fruits because of the carbs. That’s definitely not true. Certain fruits have low carbs, natural carbs and actually help a diabetic control his or her A1C. I’ll continue by going through each fruit I eat during theContinue reading “Grab some fruit”
What food means to me
One of the biggest things a diabetic worries about after being diagnosed is how will my diet change? What foods can I eat? How will I satisfy my sweet tooth? All these thoughts are just some of your concerns as a diabetic. I had to change my eating habits right from the get go. FortunatelyContinue reading “What food means to me”
Colonoscopy time
Diabetics have many health concerns and parts of the body that are affected. In my last blog I talked about my visit to the kidney doctor and and how was told I have moderate kidney disease and how I have to maintain my good diabetic numbers. My next visit to a doctor was for aContinue reading “Colonoscopy time”
Warning signs
Happy holidays! Today I’d like offer an update on my visit to the kidney specialist. I’m in no immediate danger, but I have to maintain my stable diabetic numbers. I’ll have to get an ultrasound for my kidneys before my next visit to this doctor in about six months as a precaution to see ifContinue reading “Warning signs”