"I Need My Feet!"

Today I saw one of my favorite patients. He is a true success story. He has diabetes. He has neuropathy. He cannot feel pain in his feet. He cannot feel a new sore starting. He has had Charcot Foot (where the bones get weak, the whole foot breaks down and collapses). He has been hospitalized. He had surgery for this that healed in a position that actually puts him at risk for more problems.

But he still does great!

Today he said that since we met, he has had several episodes where a little sore started to appear, yet he hasn't been able to tell in 50% of cases if it is serious or not. He comes in, gets treated and all is well. Last week he just noticed a "red spot" on the big toe. He came in and we saw he actually had a nasty infection.

We treated him and he is again on his way to recovery. He always seems to bounce back.

It isn't just that he checks his feet, or watches his blood sugar, or calls when he gets a problem. It seems that he has a real appreciation for life, a positive outlook, and gratitude for what he has. Today he said "I need my feet!" What a remarkable statement. It so clearly defines the obvious challenge faced by diabetics that others take for granted.

I will continue to enjoy being his foot doctor. He will continue to enjoy his feet.

Dr. Christopher Segler

Diabetic Clinical Researcher

Award Winning Foot Surgeon

Dr. Christopher Segler is an author, inventor and award winning diabetic foot specialist. He is the founder of a private consulting firm specializing in the prevention of diabetic foot amputations. If you or someone you care about has diabetes, you can learn more by simply requesting your FREE report:

“No Leg Left To Stand On: The Secrets Insurance Companies Don’t Want You To Know About Diabetic Foot Amputation” at http://www.ineedmyfeet.com.