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Comment by Richard157 yesterday

I have lost all the cartilage in my knees, and calcification was diagnosed. Artificial cartilage was injected into both knees, and I will have them replaced. One in the fall, and one in the late spring, 2014.

Comment by Paul Veal yesterday

Sam....I have the same issue- it has taken 3 years but with tighter control and better arch support, I am finally healing up- also, my trigger fingers have improved greatly- I appreciate your comments about the cause being calcification aroud the joint area- I didn't know that was the cause- although often told it wasrelated to diabetes- Typ 1 since 1976-

Paul

Comment by Sam I am yesterday

Saw the foot dr. today. I'm going to be getting new orthotics with a stronger arch support for my planters faciatis and I will be starting physical therapy again.
She heard about a study of diabetics to find out why we are more prone to this than other people. Something about the suger calcifying (spelling?) around our joints-- in my case, the ankle. That then makes my calves tight, which in turn flares up the plantars. It makes sence...it would also explain my shoulder. Ahhh......the complications we were never told about.
Most frustrating thing is I turned the corner a couple years ago and decided I wanted to be healthy. Started exercising and eating healthier. Gave up most processed foods. Lost 20 plus pounds back then. I've been able to keep most of it off. But I still can't get my diabetes under control. even with going back on the pump and getting the CGM.
Ok. Done venting for now. Sometimes we just need a vent.

Comment by barbraann on May 9, 2013 at 2:37pm

Wow, going on 37 years. Want to make it to 50.

Comment by Christel on May 9, 2013 at 8:51am

Thanks for the heads up that this group exists. Just hit my thirty year mark (I'm 42) and my daughter hit the two year mark of life (without diabetes). It's wonderful seeing so many of us living well!

Comment by Robert Yancey on May 9, 2013 at 7:23am

Well, I enjoyed reading her letter to herself so wanted to repost in case you didn't see it in the email or on the main page:

http://www.tudiabetes.org/profiles/blogs/the-letter-i-wish-i-could-...

Comment by Betty J on April 28, 2013 at 8:25am

@ Tom b, thank you. I know about the meeting from Richard I was sent an invitation for May but I won't be able to make it. I know there's another one not long after May's meeting maybe I'll be able to make that one.

Comment by Richard157 on April 28, 2013 at 6:43am

Betty, that is wonderful! I will look for the picture on Facebook.

Comment by tom b on April 27, 2013 at 7:53pm

@Betty J: I'm glad to hear that your medal arrived. I hope they have given you the opportunity to attend the medalist meetings on May 10-11, and that you will be there. I think there may be some other recent applicants, and your success should provide them with hope for the short term.

Comment by Betty J on April 27, 2013 at 7:05pm

I would like to share my good news. Some of you know that I applied for Joslin's 50 year medal program, well today I got my medal and certificate. I posted a picture with both at Facebook.

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