tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post8572395174739285265..comments2023-10-26T07:14:23.891-04:00Comments on SUNFLOWER DESIGNS: Trying TimesSusan Pandorfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13067155501209751519noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-71395197658372642982009-03-28T23:11:00.000-04:002009-03-28T23:11:00.000-04:00You seem to be a little freaked out by the diagnos...You seem to be a little freaked out by the diagnosis of diabetes. May I suggest you get hold of the book "Type 2 Diabetes - The First Year" by Gretchen Becker. It gives a lot of calm, helpful information.Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-63840774266908808222009-03-25T11:45:00.000-04:002009-03-25T11:45:00.000-04:00""pedicures and shaving my heels are no longer an ...""pedicures and shaving my heels are no longer an option"" Au contraire my dear. Pedicures should be a REGULAR part of your routine, no shaving of the heels but there are tons of options. Foot care is a HUGE and very IMPORTANT part of being diabetic and should become a regular thing for you. I provide (as my way of paying the rent and for groceries) mobile, inhome footcare to clients, many of whom have diabetes. As you continue on your journey with diabetes, it is very important that you perform a daily check of your feet particularly the soles. (a mirror works well for this). Any cut or scrape should be cared for consistently and aggressively in order to have it heal cleanly. You heels can be smoothed with an emery, a smoothing paddle or I often pick up at the $1 store, a set of drywall sanders (sponges) and use those on my clients.They each get their own and I wash between appointments. Socks should be worn all the time and also shoes or some sort of footwear even in the house.<BR/><BR/>Keep your feet healthy, moisurize daily and CHECK your FEET EVERY DAY!!!Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138006753341568399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-46896568996341647242009-03-25T10:15:00.000-04:002009-03-25T10:15:00.000-04:00Elizabeth is right about your designs - their sing...Elizabeth is right about your designs - their single focus is part of their beauty. (The other part? simple beauty.) I'm sure the diabetes **stuff** will develop a rhythm -teabirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01789062795176641187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-14094514099685860122009-03-25T09:56:00.000-04:002009-03-25T09:56:00.000-04:00For those who focus intently, establishing a new h...For those who focus intently, establishing a new habit can be hugely distracting and unsettling. (Attention must be paid.) But Marigold is right. It will get better. You will find a new and deeper rhythm. <BR/>And your designs are great *because* you aren't a natural multitasker.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08672106553432701054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-4535523316753581442009-03-24T21:26:00.000-04:002009-03-24T21:26:00.000-04:00I'm sorry you have to go through this struggle rig...I'm sorry you have to go through this struggle right now. I'm also very glad the pokes don't hurt.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09863900040805366629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-58025805845265440962009-03-24T20:02:00.000-04:002009-03-24T20:02:00.000-04:00The good thing, the thing to keep in mind, is that...The good thing, the thing to keep in mind, is that eventually all this new stuff will become a habit, and you won't have to multitask it anymore. Take care of yourself!Marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682471858164410032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-26806949391655103782009-03-24T18:33:00.000-04:002009-03-24T18:33:00.000-04:00Can you knit and walk at the same time? Seriously ...Can you knit and walk at the same time? Seriously - if you can do that, maybe with one of those yarn bags that hangs from your wrist or belt - you can get your exercise while you're knitting. It may only work for stockinette or garter stitch, and on relatively flat terrain, but now that spring is here/coming, maybe it's worth a try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-71933944740754278172009-03-24T18:18:00.000-04:002009-03-24T18:18:00.000-04:00A timer is a good choice, but they also make pill ...A timer is a good choice, but they also make pill containers that have multiple alarms (so you can set it for every 4 hours if you have medication you need to take every 4 hours) and lots of them have more than one alarm so you can set for different meds. Perhaps one of those would be a good choice as you can set them in advance instead of having to reset a regular kitchen-type timer so often. They are small enough to be carried around in your pocket or purse, so you would have it while out shopping, etc.<BR/>Good luck with your multi-tasking!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-21318855552275850432009-03-24T16:31:00.000-04:002009-03-24T16:31:00.000-04:00Would a timer of some sort help you while you're k...Would a timer of some sort help you while you're knitting? Set it for an hour and eat a snack or a meal and go back to knitting. You can also use it to bit of exercise before going back to knitting. <BR/><BR/>As for the dust bunnies, is it possible someone coming in once a week to take care of them for you is in the budget?PNWBookGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05599445541260252801noreply@blogger.com