Diary of a diabetic- entry 5

@gnatsmom (2437)
September 26, 2017 12:57am CST
Diabetes is not just about high glucose levels. It is a nightmare that destroys one's health. It affects every organ in the body. It has direct effects on the heart, liver, kidney's, extremities, and the mind. I have been feeling the effects of diabetes for a couple of months now. Thanks to obama care, our insurance premiums, co-pays and our deductible is goo high for me to afford my medicine. I have been experiencing excessive sleepiness and swelling. Fortunately I was able to get back to work and get my trulicity in the past 3 days. Already, my feet have returned to normal (unlike in the picture). I share this to let all diabetics know, as best you can, take care of yourself. The affects of diabetes on the body, literally kills the body. Take care of yourself and teach your kids to do the same. Diabetes is no fun.
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Sai
@vsai2008 (11796)
• India
26 Sep 17
Yes, regular blood glucose monitoring and HbA1C levels are very important in Diabetic care Diet Modification with moderate exercise daily is essential
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
26 Sep 17
I had to look up what "trulicity" was, not being familiar with it. Glad that your feet are back to normal as they lookd swollen in that photo.
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Denise Knight
@gnatsmom (2437)
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26 Sep 17
Trulicity is a wonderful med. It is the first time since diagnosed in 1999 that my sugar was gotten under control. When I am out, my diabetes reverts back to bad levels.
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Xavier Bage
@franxav (13836)
• India
26 Sep 17
Keep it under control and you'll be fine.
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Shiva
@Shiva49 (26665)
• Singapore
26 Sep 17
I am having it for few months - diagnosed - maybe earlier too. I hope to keep it under control - siva
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@acelawrites
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
26 Sep 17
It is hard to have diabetes; but one has to be conscious of his diet and to have regular exercise daily to offset it.
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akshay ortho
@akshayv2 (3)
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7 Dec 17
I have planter fasciitis and my heel pain has decreased considerably since I have been wearing Orthofeet. It's great to find a shoe at a reasonable cost that seems to be just what I needed.