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THE LOW CARB DIABETIC

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    mo1905
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    Post by mo1905 Thu Nov 27 2014, 16:51

    Hardly a scientific study but a worthwhile reminder of what can ultimately happen if we fail to manage our diabetes long term, also, a good reminder to check your feet :


    http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2014-11-26/diabetes-amputee-urges-others-check-feet/
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    Post by zand Thu Nov 27 2014, 16:56

    Oh, feet! I'm still forgetting them! A note on the bathroom cabinet might just do the trick........ Smile
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    Post by Eddie Thu Nov 27 2014, 17:10

    "Fareham and Gosport, in Hampshire, have the highest rate of diabetes-related foot amputations in the country.

    According to Diabetes UK, for every 1000 people with the condition, five have had a limb removed."

    That looks like positive news to me. So, 1 in 200 diabetics lose a limb and its pretty much odds on they were poorly controlled diabetics. With the numbers our members are reporting I reckon we will be extremely unlucky to succumb to amputation. No excuse to let our guards down of course.
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    Post by AliB Thu Nov 27 2014, 21:40

    Glad I don't live there any more then.

    Obviously, living in Hampshire is extremely dangerous.

    It must have something to do with all those dropped aitches......
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    Post by mo1905 Fri Nov 28 2014, 10:34

    I always see a podiatrist every 2 months to get my feet pampered. It's a little luxury I've done since diagnosis. Only cost £25 which is worth every penny. You won't believe how much dead skin they remove ! Urgh ! My only problem is my feet are very ticklish so it's not always easy to keep them still :-)
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