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Categories: Type 1 Type 2 Oral Meds Relationships Complications Emotions Real Life
Tags: foot pain neuropathy Type 3
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I have had neuropathy in my both of my feet for a while now. I have almost gotten used to the tingling and burning pains that come now and then.
Almost.
The tingling is not nearly as bad as the feeling as if a lighted match is being held under your foot and it can be on the heel, at the arch or near my toes. Anywhere is free game and at any time. I hate it.
Lately I have noticed something different. My feet are cold, ice cold. I check for color to make sure blood is present and my pulse is there which is seems to be good but this temperature change freaks me out.
As I was going to bed I started to grunt in pain. My wife asked what was wrong and I told her how just the blankets rubbing on my feet hurt. And how no matter what I did, my feet felt like they were cold.
I lifted my right foot and pushed it up against my left shin to feel the cold and felt nothing.
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Categories: Type 1 Type 2 Insulin & Pumps Complications Emotions Real Life
Tags: amputation depression neuropathy
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Last week was a tough one for me. I was starting to feel really depressed. I know it comes with the D-territory but I cannot stand to feel that way for long. All the comments I received were huge and helped a lot. Luckily, I had a really fantastic weekend that lifted my spirits too and moved me out of the depressed zone I was in.
But something that I do not think has ever happened to me, happened last night. I had a diabetes nightmare and it really scared me. (READ MORE)
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Categories: Type 1 Type 2 Insulin & Pumps Complications Emotions Fitness Real Life
Tags: amputation complications neuropathy
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Right before I turned off my computer monitor last night I read an article about diabetes and amputations. The article is startling.
One statistic, “Currently 40,000 legs are amputated in India each year” really freaked me out.
Losing my feet is a major fear of mine. It is the reason I quit smoking. It is what kept me up all night last night.
I tossed and turned for hours on end. Every movement made me aware of my feet and how numb they always are. Neuropathy has taken its toll on my feet and it terrifies me.
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Categories: Type 1 Type 2 Highs & Lows Fitness Real Life
Tags: Video games
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Man, are my legs killing me. I can barely walk down the stairs while carrying an almost 15 pound baby. What in the world could have made me so sore? I haven't been to the gym or done any exercise videos. But I have not been this sore since I can't remember when.
Then it hits me. We bought a Wii over the weekend. Determined to use the purchase for good, I've been making sure to move as much as possible while playing games. The "purpose" was to get us off the couch and get some "exercise". I just never thought it would work this well.
So far, my favorite game is bowling. I'm not a good bowler in real life, and I'm not a great virtual bowler either. But it's still fun (and somehow I still manage to throw gutter bowls?). My own mother who has never played a video game in her life totally kicks my tail in Wii bowling, too. (READ MORE)
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Categories: Type 1 Type 2 Complications Fitness
Tags: exercise neuropathy Nintendo Wii
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I am a gamer. I love playing video games either on my PC or on our Nintendo Wii.
2 weeks ago I was able to get my hands on the last Wii Fit being sold at our local retailer. In case you are not familiar with what Wii Fit you should check out this video clip.
Wii Fit is a fitness game from Nintendo that works using the Wii controllers and the Wii Fit Balance Board. The Balance Board is a highly sensitive peripheral that can measure a user’s weight and center of gravity. The software that comes with it can calculate your BMI when told the user’s height.
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Categories: Type 1 Type 2 Insulin & Pumps Emotions Real Life
Tags: bloggers blogging depression insulin pump neuropathy support toes
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Last week I posted about my Insurance company giving me a scare about approving my insulin pump supplies.
Well, using a Minimed insulin pump in Southern California has its advantages since their products are shipped out of Northridge which is about 30 minutes from my house. Almost in my backyard! So my order which was sent via UPS 3-day select arrived at the Simmons house the very next day!
This made my stress level drop tremendously which we all know is good for the diabetes.
So that covers the first part of this post title. Now to the blogging.
I mentioned this insurance situation on my personal blog, where I often rant about my ups and downs with diabetes, and the coolest thing happened. (READ MORE)
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Categories: In the News Women's Issues
Tags: neuropathy
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I have a confession to make. Last week, I went on a post-partum shoe shopping binge. I don't know what came over me. One minute I was walking through the door at Marty's and 20 exhilarating minutes later, I was walking back out with four boxes in tow.
I am thoroughly in love with my purchases. I bought cute brown pumps to wear with the brown pants my aunt handed-down to me after she lost 30 pounds; a pair of comfy brown Ugg-like clogs that match my brown winter coat; black ballet-flats that are sure to get Stacy London's seal of approval; and a stylish pair of black tweed pumps to wear to church. (READ MORE)
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Categories: Type 1 Type 2 Insulin & Pumps Complications Real Life
Tags: heart attack neuropathy stroke
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Yesterday was a long day.
I woke up at 6:00 AM to a numb left arm. My first thought was that I must have slept on it and I just needed to give it a moment to get the blood flowing again. I got up and hopped in the shower.
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Categories: Type 1 Type 2 Complications Emotions
Tags: complications neuropathy
Views: 1361
I have maggots in my shoes. Invisible maggots in my shoes and they never EVER go away.
Some days they are more active then others and the weirdest thing is that they hang out even when I don't have shoes on! Occasionally I think there is one with a lighter who like to burn me at different times throughout the day and night. Even if I am sleeping they will mess with me.
So what do I do? I have tried medicine to make them sleep but that seems to make me want to sleep all the time too. I have stomped so hard, hoping I would crush every one of them to no avail. And at the expense of looking like a psycho as I do it. Nothing seems to work.
My doctor says that I should keep my glucose levels normal which I only think can happen when a cure is found. Why do doctors say that? Anyhow, I am very good about keeping my blood down to a hint of sweetness and I will admit, the maggot with the lighter does not come around as often. (READ MORE)
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Categories: Type 2 Complications Real Life
Tags: Aging complications foot pain misdiagnosis neuropathy pain
Views: 1057
One of the challenges of dealing with diabetes is our tendency to ascribe a number of aches, pains, and other medical troubles to our elevated (or wildly-swinging) blood glucose levels. Whether it be unexpected fatigue or snippiness, blurred vision, a perceived increase in thirst or change in urinary frequency, and we start thinking "highs, lows, and complications".
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