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Today I want to talk about exercises that can help with neuropathy. I follow several blogs on Facebook that deal with pain and stiffness caused by neuropathy. My neuropathy was caused by the amputations of toes and poor circulation from complications of diabetes. The most common problem from neuropathy is stiffness and pain in yourContinue reading “Loosen up”

Today I want continue talking about how diabetics can help one another. Common courtesy goes a long way. Talking to your fellow diabetics about your diagnosis, past surgeries, rehabilitation, and how you are coping with this disease are all important steps to having a successful future. I think the most valuable thing you can passContinue reading “Life is hope”

Today I want to talk about ways we as diabetics can support each other. This past year has been very difficult with Covid and a disruption to our normal lives. We’ve had to be extra careful by wearing masks, washing our hands more often, and social distancing. We were unable to see our family andContinue reading “Support each other”

Happy New Year! I’d like to briefly discuss my health care plan for 2021. I’m in Pa. and instead going to Healthcare.gov to pick or renew a plan, I had to go to Pennie.com to renew my insurance. I have the same coverage, with a slightly lower premium. My doctors accept the insurance. I wasContinue reading “New Year, Same plan”

Today I want to talk about the coronavirus. My test was negative, but my sister and brother in law have it. My sister is getting better, but my brother in law is still sick. My mother is being tested today. I’m praying they will all be healthy and safe. My test, my mother’s test, andContinue reading “Covid free, but still careful.”

Today I want to talk about health insurance, and the importance of maintaining your current plan to help ease the burden as a diabetic. I live in Pa. I am no longer able to purchase insurance on healthcare.gov. My state has it’s own exchange now called Pennie. Through this exchange I am able to stillContinue reading “Keeping up with your health plan”

Today’s blog I’m going to talk about what I am thankful for. I’m still researching the right medical insurance plan. I will get back to that subject in a few weeks. During this pandemic and the last four plus years I’ve gone through my share of successes and setbacks. I’ve had my feet operated onContinue reading “Be thankful.”

Today’s blog I will discuss portion control. If I look back to the biggest reason I was diagnosed with diabetes, with all the toe amputations, and vision problems due to this disease, overeating would have to be the greatest factor to all my problems. Sitting around eating junk food, sugar filled candy and desserts withContinue reading “Portion control”

Today’s blog will deal with more examples of anxiety and fear. Last blog I talked about my left eye shaking for a time one day. I was worried my vision could be in jeopardy. Thankfully I saw the eye doctor this past week and he told me everything was fine, and that the brief fewContinue reading “Learn to adjust”

Today’s blog I will discuss fear and it has affected me as a diabetic, and ways to ease your anxiety. I’ve talked before about my many fears as a diabetic. I often worry about losing a foot, or my vision due to diabetes. It could be a concerning doctor visit, a blister or red markContinue reading “Face your fears”