09/16/2025
💔 I saw a client recently who had an amputation — and the story behind it is something that needs to be shared. This is a common theme among many where they were not educated on proper diet and care and the repercussions are dauntingly detrimental....
They were given a medication for high blood sugars but were never taught that sugars (and carbs) matter, never shown how diet plays a role, and never even educated about checking their own sugars, signs and symptoms to watch for, etc. One morning, they simply woke up with a necrotic leg. By then, it was too late.
This is why education matters. 🩺
Education empowers you to have an active role in your longevity! Type 2 Diabetes cannot only be controlled - it can be reversed! With proper diet!
👉 High blood sugars directly affect your feet and circulation. When sugars stay elevated, nerves and blood vessels are damaged, wounds don’t heal, and the risk of infection and amputation skyrockets.
👉 Carbohydrates (bread, pasta, rice, sweets, even fruit) raise blood sugar levels, but every person’s response is different. One way to really track how you respond to food is a continuous glucose monitor! Link about CGM-https://www.diabetes.ca/diabetescanadawebsite/media/managing-my-diabetes/tools%20and%20resources/continuous_glucose_monitoring_advocacy_pkg_4.pdf?ext=.pdf
👉 The most powerful tools to protect your feet (and your whole body) are keeping your sugars in range, eating a balanced diet, and staying active. Exercise and nutrition are the #1 factors in prevention.
✨ Knowledge is prevention. Care for your feet. Care for your health.
