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My last blog I discussed how as a diabetic I struggled a bit with my diet and how my meal schedule was altered during this pandemic. Today I want to talk more about anxiety you may feel during this difficult time. There are so many facets of of lives that are uncertain now. I’d likeContinue reading “Anxiety and the pandemic: How diabetics cope”

Covid 19 has affected all of our lives one way or another. The isolation, the uncertainty of job security, and if you’re a diabetic the challenge of exercising and sticking to your diet. All these factors equal stress. The shock of staying home and not going to work everyday is not something you look forwardContinue reading “Dealing with Diabetes during this pandemic”

Diabetes attacks many parts of your body. The most vulnerable being your eyes. Your eyes grow extra blood vessels which left unchecked can release fluid that could blur or cause vision loss. When I was first diagnosed my eye doctor explained in a very blunt way about vision loss among diabetics. He explained controlling yourContinue reading “Eye issues that can be a setback”

Keeping your diabetes in check is an everyday struggle. In my case I have stuck to my diet and kept my A1C between 5.0-5-3 in the last three years. This goes a long way to keep my foot issues to a minimum. Diabetes has it’s own agenda though. Neuropathy in your feet is a commonContinue reading “Small setbacks and anxiety with your feet”

Diabetes is hereditary. It runs in my family. My father was borderline. My Uncle was type 1 and so is my cousin. There is no guarantee you’ll get it based on family history. If you have a healthy diet and exercise you can prevent diabetes. I didn’t. I’d have to say looking back on myContinue reading “The self destruction of my health which led to diabetes”

One of the many unfortunate side effects of diabetes is how it can cause blurred vision or even loss of vision. I am very lucky I still have my vision. I frequent my eye doctor every 4 to 6 weeks. As a diabetic you grow extra blood vessels in your eyes that will need toContinue reading “How diabetes has affected my eyes”

Today I would like to talk about how to take care of your feet after an operation and daily care. I’ve had four operations on my feet. The most severe was my left foot. I had a large hole on the bottom of my foot. The open wound was treated with a wound vac inContinue reading “Self foot care past and present”

Tonight I will discuss how presently I’ve kept my A1c between 5.0-5.3 in the last two years. First thing, I generally don’t cheat. Don’t get me wrong, around the holidays I might eat a piece of cake, or snacks I shouldn’t have. It’s the amount of days and portions that matter. If you partake atContinue reading “Daily and weekly routines to help with your A1c”

My last post dealt with rehab after my operations on my feet. Today I will discuss the mental stress caused by diabetes and how you must learn to adjust your way of living. This involves your diet, purchasing diabetic shoes and accepting the fact that you must lose your bad habits or face dire consequences.Continue reading “Operations, rehab, now what?”

My last blog I talked about being diagnosed with diabetes and the few amputations and operations I went through. Today I will discuss my rehab after the operations, what to expect, and the importance of following your diet during this time. When you have recovered from your operations, the hospital will help you pick aContinue reading “Rehab from Amputations”