Walking barefoot
If you've got diabetes you already know that one of the big challenges is loss of feeling in your feet. This is caused by
peripheral neuropathy and it often leads to foot damage because you can't
feel the pain of an injury to your feet.
So those of us with diabetes are taught early and often to protect our feet. "
Don't walk barefoot" is a standard mantra.
Today I was doing my random walk through the internet and I came across a product called
Vibram FiveFingers. I've not bought a pair and I have no connection to the company.
These things look
very interesting to me. And the thought of having a barefoot experience of sorts is intriguing. I really like the look of these, someone has clearly put some thought into
the design (diabetes product makers take note).
I'm blessed with wide feet, but according to the
FiveFinger FAQ (I had to use this alliteration it was too tempting) the material accommodates wide feet. So that removes one obstacle for me.
Have you ever heard of, or bought a pair of these? I'm tempted, but at $70 and more for a pair I'd love to know before I invest in them.
Labels: design, feet
Why diabetes365?
Why would anyone want to take one picture every day for a year? And what good does it do?
Beth of the
in search of balance blog first came up with the idea in early October. And when I read her post I saw this as a great way to explain to those who don't have diabetes what it's like to live with this disease.
It's been a little over a month now, we've got an
official web site, and almost 30 photographers who are telling a little part of their story. In pictures
and in words.
Because often there's more to the story than you can see at first glance. Like this shot of my foot protectors.
You see a pair of well-worn slippers. But because of my diabetes, I see my trusty foot protection.
When you have diabetes, your circulation is often affected. And that means that any damage to your feet can take a long time to heal. Even minor cuts, bruises, or blisters. In fact diabetes is responsible for "more than half of all lower limb amputations in the US"
according to the NIDDK.
Maybe you already knew this.
But I'll bet that if you look through some of the
over 500 pictures in the diabetes365 project you'll learn things about diabetes that will surprise you and may even move you.
If you have diabetes and would like to get involved learn more at the
Project Diabetes365 site.
And if you'd like to keep up with the photos as they're added to the pool, you can use the flickr-provided
RSS feed for diabetes365.
Labels: diabetes, diabetes365, feet, nablopomo
Today I was doing my random walk through the internet and I came across a product called Vibram FiveFingers. I've not bought a pair and I have no connection to the company. 
