Diabetes Self-Management Blog
Eric Lagergren

Fine Feet

It’s been only about thirty minutes now (at least, as I’m writing this) since my annual appointment with my podiatrist. After fifteen quick minutes of discussion with the doc and then her examination, she told me everything is great and that she didn’t have any concerns…

Jan Chait

This Leg is Made for Walking. But When?

There has been entirely too much winter here this winter. How about by you? As I write this, we’re supposed to be getting more ice, followed by more snow. I had an appointment today, but the scheduler called early Monday afternoon to say they weren’t even going to open the office…

Jan Chait

Greetings From Rehab

Greetings from an inpatient rehab unit somewhere in the Great American Midwest!

Jan Chait

’Twas the Day Before Surgery and Jan Is Too Busy to Think of Anything That Rhymes

“Happy birthday, you old bat!” Terry said (somewhat loudly) as I was waiting for my husband to get the scooter out of the van so I could go meet some friends for lunch. Including Terry, by the way…

Jan Chait

Jan Obsesses, But Not About the Amputation. What Could It Be?

Before I begin this week’s blog entry, I’d like to thank you for your well wishes, words of hope, and stories of your own experiences. I don’t have the words to tell you how much I appreciate it. Thanks to you, I think I’m going to make it…

Jan Chait

Of Doctors, Feet, and Protocol

Maybe I have an(other) infection in my calcaneus (heel bone). If so, it will be number three. I’ll know more after I have a nuclear bone scan on Thursday. (I’ve gotten quite good in the past few months at deciphering bone scans…)

David Spero

Beyond Diet and Exercise

Eric Lagergren

Of Voice, Pills, and Podiatry

Eric Lagergren

Featuring My Feet and Foot Doctor Fear

Diane Fennell

Screening the Legs for a Serious Condition

Eric Lagergren

A Rather Pedestrian Topic

Tara Dairman

Foot Ulcer Treatment Linked to Death from Cancer

David Spero

Love Your Feet

Amy Campbell

Diabetes and Skin Care (Part 2)

Tara Dairman

If the Shoe Fits…

Jan Chait

Tales of Hyperglycemia, Procrastination, and a Full Moon

Tara Dairman

Article of the Week: Foot Care: Drugstore Do’s and Don’t’s

Tara Dairman

Taking Foot Temperature Helps Prevent Ulcers

Tara Dairman

Joslin Launches Free Online Diabetes Videos

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