We've been dealing with a medical condition which Cheryl developed, shortly after she returned to work. The condition, which approx 10% of Diabetics sometimes contract, called Charcot Foot. Basically it's where Calcium leaches out of the bones, in diabetics the bones of the lower extremities. Fortunately however, it was isolated in her second joint of the big toe which was amputated. The treatment protocol was 2 weeks of complete bed rest, staying off the foot. The rest is designed to stop the process from continuing, and spreading to additional joints. Were glad to say it worked. We've been constantly monitoring and it still hasn't re-developed. Cheryl is back to work. She goes to the Physician and we will get test results from on her blood work done in the middle part of July. We will see if the change in her dietary habits since contracting Diabetes have been successful in lowering her levels. We will post the results, and also bring everyone up to date on our treatment protocol in our attempt in discontinuing the insulin, and other meds.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
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HEALTH IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Favorite Books
- "You Can Get Well", Author, Adelle Davis
- "Insulin, Our Silent Killer", Author, Thomas Smith
- "The Protein Power Life Plan" Authors Michael & Mary Dan Eades, M.D.'s
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