Phone Call From My Cousin

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

March 4, 2022 11:38am CST

Was headed outside after coffee earlier. The phone rang. My cousin called. Her daughter is diabetic and has a bad foot that will not heal, for many months now. She has been to wound care and had cats on for weeks. Nothing seems to help. They are talking possible surgery. I wish her the best. Many risks are involved. Her healing time could take longer due to her diabetes. But they should have a good outcome. Thoughts are with her. She will have to get someone to drive her to be with her daughter. Being blind can cause issues now and then. She does well all in all.

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@MarieCoyle (59107)

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4 Mar 22

I hope they can heal the wound. I had an aunt with severe diabetes, this happened to her. Healing a leg or foot wound on a diabetic can be very difficult.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 22

@MarieCoyle She has been going to a wound center for about a year now. I hope the same for her.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Mar 22

They have been trying for about a year now with no success. She is only in her early 50s.

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@MarieCoyle (59107)

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5 Mar 22

@CarolDM A close friend of mine has a 90 year old diabetic mom. She had a bad sore on her leg that was there for nearly a year, too. They finally ended up at a wound specialist and it's healed. Very tender and they guard it carefully to keep it from getting bumped, but it did finally heal.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

4 Mar 22

I hope the surgery goes well and she heals properly. I hope your cousin also finds a ride to the hospital soon.

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@kareng (80243)

• United States

5 Mar 22

Btw, I like that old timey phone in the picture!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 22

@kareng Thanks, something different.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Mar 22

Thanks. She will see the orthopedic surgeon when they can fit her in.

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@toniganzon (77064)

• Philippines

5 Mar 22

All of my father’s siblings are diabetic. Three had already passed away. I’m being careful with my health because it runs in our genes.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 22

Oh dear. I am so sorry. Glad you are taking care of yourself.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Mar 22

@toniganzon Exercise is so important. Take care.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

5 Mar 22

I'll keep your cousin in prayer for a good outcome of the surgery.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

5 Mar 22

@CarolDM You're welcome.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 22

Thank you. She has not seen the surgeon yet.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

4 Mar 22

Blindness is another result of diabetes, maybe your cousin has it also. Diane, a lady I know, had the same problem and some of her toes were removed.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Mar 22

Her daughter has diabetes, not my cousin. She had other reasons for her blindness.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

4 Mar 22

@CarolDM I'm sorry that her daughter is suffering, with unhealed feet:( With diabetes, healing is a very slow process!

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (40020)

• Toccoa, Georgia

5 Mar 22

@CarolDM was she born blind?

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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4 Mar 22

Her daughter is blind as well?

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@Kandae11 (57233)

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4 Mar 22

@CarolDM l hope everything works out okay for her. When there is an early diagnosis - the recommended diet and treatment could begin and prevent what is happening now.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 22

@Kandae11 She donated a kidney a few years ago and has since developed diabetes. Such a shame. I hope it works out for her too.

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Mar 22

No her daughter is not blind.

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

4 Mar 22

I hope the outcome is good for her too - wishing her the best with her treatment.

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

5 Mar 22

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Mar 22

Thank you, I am concerned.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (44560)

• United States

4 Mar 22

I hope your cousin's daughter will heal without surgery. Diabetes can be so dangerous.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Mar 22

They have been trying for almost a year now, the doctor said it was time for something different.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Mar 22

People don't realise diabetes can be very dangerous. People start off losing toes but next thing it's a foot or a leg.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 22

Very serious condition. She is trying as well as her doctors to save her foot.

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@Courtlynn (67089)

• United States

6 Mar 22

That's a shame she may need surgery for it

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Mar 22

I know but at least she has options.

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@Ronrybs (21504)

• London, England

4 Mar 22

That is awful, I hope they can heal her foot

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Mar 22

They are trying. It can be challenging treating diabetes.

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@LindaOHio (222284)

• United States

5 Mar 22

I'm sorry to hear about your cousin's daughter. I hope all goes well.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 22

Thank you I do as well.

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Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26773)

• United States

5 Mar 22

Christ help your cousin's daughter & your cousin in every way. Amen. Thank you Holy Christ. Hoping for the best for your cousin's daughter & your cousin.

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Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26773)

• United States

6 Mar 22

@CarolDM You're welcome.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 22

Thank you.

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@Rashnag (30597)

• Surat, India

5 Mar 22

Sorry to hear

. Hope she recovers soon. Take care

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 22

Thanks.

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@rebelann (117199)

• El Paso, Texas

4 Mar 22

I pray the surgery will help her daughter.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Mar 22

She is still talking and making appointments. She has to visit the orthopedic surgeon first. Thanks.

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

4 Mar 22

Poor cousin and her daughter..sorry for both their suffering really. I will pray for her daughter for a good outcome Carol.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Mar 22

Thank you.

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

4 Mar 22

Wishing her good luck

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Mar 22

Thank you.