Type 2 was initially diagnosed after early retirement when I was fifty in 2008. Diabetes wasn't said to me as dangerous as it can be then. I was given a few tablets to take, a few changes in diet.. and off you go. Well I was a bit/lot lax at the beginning.. because I really didn't feel ill .... a few 'numb feelings in my feet... thirsty sometimes.. nothing really spectacular. Well how things change.
In the last 3 years, I have had surgery on my foot to remove an Ulcer, some bone shaving to remove pressure( a success I must add), custom made trainers until 8 weeks ago when i sprained my ankle. Due to neuropathy,this progressed to 'Charcot foot syndrome' where I have broken my ankle/foot in 3 places.. tibia and fibula., and my ankle is in active collapse. The Orthopedic surgeon basically saved my right leg by giving a correct diagnoses in the fracture clinic without being a specialist in Diabetic foot problems. To cut a long story short, now I am resigned to a long process of recovery, with my leg in plaster for at least 6-12 months, and with a real possibility of amputation.. walking is a nightmare, even going to the toilet.. somethings I would never have never imagined that could be permanent.
If I could turn the clock back,,,, I so would.
In the last 3 years, I have had surgery on my foot to remove an Ulcer, some bone shaving to remove pressure( a success I must add), custom made trainers until 8 weeks ago when i sprained my ankle. Due to neuropathy,this progressed to 'Charcot foot syndrome' where I have broken my ankle/foot in 3 places.. tibia and fibula., and my ankle is in active collapse. The Orthopedic surgeon basically saved my right leg by giving a correct diagnoses in the fracture clinic without being a specialist in Diabetic foot problems. To cut a long story short, now I am resigned to a long process of recovery, with my leg in plaster for at least 6-12 months, and with a real possibility of amputation.. walking is a nightmare, even going to the toilet.. somethings I would never have never imagined that could be permanent.
If I could turn the clock back,,,, I so would.