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<blockquote data-quote="BigBobW" data-source="post: 518538" data-attributes="member: 103267"><p>I was diagnosed T2 in 2005 at age 44. It was pretty apparent that I had diabetes for some years previous. Strange thing was, I had no symptoms. It was picked up during an insurance medical.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, 2 years later, I had a painful right foot. I just thought it was an injury I picked up unknowingly. This gradually got worse, up to the point where I went to A and E. They just thought it was a sprain. Also visited my GP who diagnosed fallen arches. So I carried on regardless.</p><p></p><p>It was not until I had my annual review with my diabetes nurse, that she noticed the swelling. Suspected Charcot - I'd never heard of it before. She referred me to the podiatry clinic where the diagnosis was confirmed. I then spent about 4 months in an air cast. </p><p></p><p>Luckily, I think it was caught just in time. I now have prescribed foot ware and 6 weekly podiatry checks. But, touch wood, no more complications. Excellent care.</p><p></p><p>What amazes me is the lack of recognition of Charcot. Both my GP and a and e doctor did not know the condition. I truly believe my nurse saved my foot. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent from the <a href="http://www.diabetes.co.uk/app/?utm_source=sig&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=appsig" target="_blank">Diabetes Forum App</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigBobW, post: 518538, member: 103267"] I was diagnosed T2 in 2005 at age 44. It was pretty apparent that I had diabetes for some years previous. Strange thing was, I had no symptoms. It was picked up during an insurance medical. Anyway, 2 years later, I had a painful right foot. I just thought it was an injury I picked up unknowingly. This gradually got worse, up to the point where I went to A and E. They just thought it was a sprain. Also visited my GP who diagnosed fallen arches. So I carried on regardless. It was not until I had my annual review with my diabetes nurse, that she noticed the swelling. Suspected Charcot - I'd never heard of it before. She referred me to the podiatry clinic where the diagnosis was confirmed. I then spent about 4 months in an air cast. Luckily, I think it was caught just in time. I now have prescribed foot ware and 6 weekly podiatry checks. But, touch wood, no more complications. Excellent care. What amazes me is the lack of recognition of Charcot. Both my GP and a and e doctor did not know the condition. I truly believe my nurse saved my foot. Sent from the [url=http://www.diabetes.co.uk/app/?utm_source=sig&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=appsig]Diabetes Forum App[/url] [/QUOTE]
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