Interesting Day

United States
April 23, 2024 10:35pm CST
Slept late..breakfast..watched Gen Hospital...then took off to the bank, then my lotto store..found out I actually won $80 not $70. Went to the Schecher Outlet store. Wow so many SHOES! Gonna have to take my walker next time I go to another store other than one that has carts. My back hurt so much. I tried on one of those Slip-In shoes. Pretty cool. I was trying to get the shoe on, and could not get it on the regular way, then I stood up, and my foot slid right in. LOL I liked it, it looked like the shoe I had on, only it was black, and mine is not a slip-in and a grayish color. Had them for over 5 years, so it is time to replace. But, I think I will try Shoe Carnival tomorrow. I really didn't want a tennis shoe, kind of wanted a sandal like shoe, but with my right foot swelling..maybe not a sandal. When I got home, Tom was home and had bought a smoked Boston Butt for supper, so I didn't have to cook. It was good. Grocery Outlet smokes them there at the store, and they are so much better tasting than Piggly Wiggly. I used to LOVE the Rotisserie chicken at The Pig, but now Everything is Smoked..and not sure what they use for seasoning, but YUCK! But after wearing my regular shoe instead of my house slippers , my foot wasn't swollen any more..Weird. I really need to get some Diabetic socks...I tried those socks that supposedly helps with circulation, but they were so tight I couldn't even get them past my ankle. Tom pulled them up for me, but after about an hour, my leg hurt so bad, and my knee swelled up..I need some that go up over my knee...I guess. Anyway..tomorrow is an appt with the ENT doctor. Hoping ONE of these doctors can refer me to the vascular doctor. There is one across the street from my house, but you have to have a referal. Wish me luck!
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• Cloverdale, Indiana
24 Apr
I bought me some new shoes a few mons ago that are slip on's & I don't wear them everyday just when I got out in public so I keep them clean & not wear them out like I do most my shoes. I don't know about the diabetes socks, I don't swell as most do so I never put much thought into them for myself I can't stand nothing tight on my body, So that I can't really say what to do.
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• United States
24 Apr
Well, this is not just the diabetes...so I was told by my hear doctor...it is the circulation, but no idea how she could tell, since I have not had any tests to check the veins/arteries in my legs in over 5 years, AND she did not mention giving me any tests. LOL I am calling my Insurance Company today, to see if I can change Heart doctors. Tom goes to one, and they have done all kinds of tests on him. So I am going to see if they are in my network.
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• Cloverdale, Indiana
24 Apr
@Ghostlady That might be a good idea I just had a talk with my sugar Dr on line on the my-chart app & he asked for my sugar level #'s I gave him the whole month of April & to my surprise what he said shocked me like "Those sugars look good. I would continue what your doing" but to see them you wouldn't think a sugar Dr would say that. (Morn Noon Evening) -------------------------------------------------------- April 1-24 M109N115E135 April 2-24 M75N135E122 April 3-24 M110N85E100 April 4-24 M125N95E115 April 5-24 M175N135E115 April 6-24 M160N115E105 April 7-24 M150N115E158 April 8-24 M124E100E135 April 9-24 M114N124E157 April 10-24 M130N129E169 April 11-24 M115N118E138 April 12-24 M147N122E115 April 13-24 M105N82E117 April 14-24 M94N72E158 April 15-24 M159N132E115 April 16-24 M125N145E122 April 17-24 M157N128E117 April 18-24 M122E127E103 April 19-24 M156N77E104 April 20-24 M133N102E85 April 21-24 M137N89E165 April 22-24 M152N148E125 April 23-24 M143N101E100
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• United States
24 Apr
@2ndchances24 Really not too bad...I only do mine in the mornings. The 1st doctor I saw that said I had Pre-Diabetes, was really into Diabetes. I hated having to change doctors when I changed Insurance. He holds meetings with Diabetics on Monday night once a month, and has been involved with Research on Diabetes. There was one woman there the night I went, that had been in the hospital with over 600 BS. She started seeing him, and started walking, then jogging, and now she runs. and her BS is below 100. No sugar, no bread, and only 60 Carbs per DAY. The Diabetic doctor I go to NOW, says 60 carbs per meal, 15 Carbs per snack. If I went by that I would be eating 6 times per day, and If I did that her way, I would be stuffed all day. Can't hardly eat much on the only Meal I eat per day. Had not noticed before, but I can eat 22 pieces of my Mexican Street Corn Cheetos and only has 15 Carbs, and 160 calaries...Not bad for a snack. I never eat all 22 pieces...and STILL have not lost any weight...Just don't understand.
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@MGjhaud (23251)
• Philippines
24 Apr
I bought a pair of shoes online last month and didn't like it cause it's a little heavy for my taste. I hope everything goes well with your appointment.
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@MGjhaud (23251)
• Philippines
25 Apr
@Ghostlady I've been wearing my very old pair for like ten years now, and I know I need to replace them, but I just couldn't find anything that I really like. So I'm thinking about getting the same brand. Call me dull, hehe, but I'm more into comfort than trend.
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• United States
25 Apr
@MGjhaud That is my problem as well...none of the new styles are for my age, and look cheap.,,but can't afford the ones that I MIGHT wear. A lot of plastic and rubber..funny isn't it, that people are trying to quit making plastic, yet more and more stuff are being made from plastic. LOL Shoes, jewelry, and purses made of plastic...like Crocs. LOL
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• United States
24 Apr
Yeah the pair I tried on was heavier than I am use to., and really loose in the heel area. When I walked in it my heel rubbed against the back of the shoe. It fit the middle of my foot, but loose in the heel area, and my toes were no where Near the toe of the shoe, and no way to adjust it...like a shoe with laces.
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@kareng (55348)
• United States
25 Apr
I can't stand tight socks or shoes! I hope you find some comfortable ones. And good luck with your referral!
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@wolfgirl569 (96024)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Apr
My husband loves his slip on shoes.
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@sallypup (58213)
• Centralia, Washington
25 Apr
I hope you do well with the doctor appointment. When I wear socks, its huge and loose diabetic or bust.
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@LindaOHio (157726)
• United States
24 Apr
Good luck with your ENT doctor. I hope you can find a pair of comfortable shoes. I always have a tough time with shoes. A smoked Boston butt sounds so good. Have a good day.
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@jstory07 (134786)
• Roseburg, Oregon
24 Apr
I hope you find a nice pair of shoes that you will like.
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@JudyEv (326505)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr
Good luck! lol I hope get the referral you need. I really need some new shoes.
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@grenery8 (2692)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
24 Apr
referal?some like to complicate things. i wish you every luck and i hope you'll buy yourself some comfortable shoes
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