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Tag Archives: feet
Sock Snobs
Socks are important for everyone – not just those with diabetes. The other day my son was preparing for a hike and I reminded him that “wool wicks; cotton kills.” Choose socks that don’t have seams that could rub or cause breakdown … Continue reading
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Tagged care, diabetes, feet, hiking, socks
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Diabetes and Feet
Take care of your feet is something that people with diabetes hear often. I think of the feet as the last stop for our healing white blood cells. They travel throughout the body all day long, and the feet are … Continue reading
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Tagged circulation, diabetes, feet, foot care, infection, shoes
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Vitamin B12 and Neuropathy: a vicious cycle
Stay with me on this one: 1.) Vitamin B12 deficiency (low levels) can lead to neuropathic symptoms (numbness/tingling or pain in the feet). 2.) Neuropathic means disease of the nervous system. 3.) Metformin (a diabetes drug) can lead to B12 malabsorption. … Continue reading
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Tagged diabetes, feet, metformin, neuropathy, numbness and tingling, peripheral neuropathy, vitamin B12, vitamin B12 deficiency
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Shoes and Diabetes
Last week there was a discussion about feet and eyes on Diabetes Social Media Advocacy. One particular question came up that I think is an important one: Why do I have to wear closed shoes all the time? First of … Continue reading
Strange Reminders
I went for a walk this morning and got a rock in my shoe. Every time I took a step the rock poked into the bottom of my foot and really hurt. And I was so thankful for that. Whenever … Continue reading
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Tagged diabetes, extremities, feeling, feet, gratitude
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