My father's right leg was amputated..

Philippines
August 20, 2007 1:53am CST
How would you feel if one of your beloved has to surrender one of his limbs just to survive diabetes?
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rachelnextdoor
@rachelnextdoor (187)
• United States
20 Aug 07
One of my closest friends lost five toes to complications last year. It's devastating what that does to a person in terms of their emotional well-being, health, and future potential. Very sad. Will probably happen to me too eventually.
deempoleecious
@deempoleecious (79)
• Philippines
20 Aug 07
really sad.. you mean you are diabetic too? :( Be careful with your health ok? It's really sad you know especially when you can distinguish the difference in that loved one of your,before and after the amputation.. My father was once a very strong guy but now, he most of the time cries..
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rachelnextdoor
@rachelnextdoor (187)
• United States
20 Aug 07
Yes, I'm a diabetic (Type I) and have been for more than twenty years. My friend was a lot more sweet-tempered and funny before this happened to him.
rsa101
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
21 Aug 07
Just realized i am a diabetic too. But right now the complications have not yet surfaced and i dread that day when my body will not be able to cope and adjust to my glucose levels. Definitely I would feel bad if that happens to me and hopefully I could extend my current status being diabetic that is currently under control. I just need maintenance medicines and so far I am not bothered by the disease. I also am hoping the science would finally be able to find ways to combat this disease that has haunted us for so long a time.
deempoleecious
@deempoleecious (79)
• Philippines
22 Aug 07
Me too, I really wish that they will find ways to sure diabetic..Bad that it runs in the family so there is a greater possibility that i would acquire it also.. Just be careful with what you are eating, it's just sefl- discipline.. ;)