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  1. Welfordroad52

    Charcot Foot

    Thank you all - got to go now the hurricanes have arrived
  2. Welfordroad52

    Charcot Foot

    Will get some K2 and VitD today, thanks for the help there, worth a try at least
  3. Welfordroad52

    Charcot Foot

    A cast for 9 - 18 months it seems and apparently it will burn itself out but foot needs to be kept straight or more problems evolve. Will be fun as one day a week I take care of my 8 month old twin granddaughters and their 2yr 8 months big sister. Twins have learnt to crawl since last week so...
  4. Welfordroad52

    Charcot Foot

    Really sorry for this for you Hannah, I have always been aware that poor control could cause problems which is why I have always been a train to keep mine sugars in good order
  5. Welfordroad52

    Charcot Foot

    I was put in a 'boot' to begin with but unfortunately it rubbed too much and took skin off my ankle making it impossible to wear -have been told after my MRI if suspected diagnosis is correct , I will be put in a plaster cast for anything between 9 and 18 months- this will need to be changed...
  6. Welfordroad52

    Charcot Foot

    Probably easier to Google it, in fact sensible for all diabetics to be aware of this condition as neuropathy is suffered by many of us. The important thing is to be aware and to make sure that you are seen regularly by a podiatrist
  7. Welfordroad52

    Charcot Foot

    51 years Type 1 Diabetic, good control HbA1C of around 6, been told to try and raise it a little in fact. It appears despite great long term control I have possible Charcot Foot, something that has come as a complete shock to me! I am awaiting an MRI scan to determine this as a correct...
  8. Welfordroad52

    50 years with type 1 diabetes.

    I too, have reached the 50 mile milestone with no complications, Have just been told my Blood Sugars are too low HBA of 6.3. I have strived hard to avoid high blood sugars to avoid the possible complications so am a little perturbed at the change in policies. How can I change the habits of 50...