I am overwhelmed with the messages I've had over recent years regarding my NLD. I wish I had better advice but truth is, I have no idea what I've done for my NLD to be a 'success story'. I still heavily believe it's luck. An old friend always used to refer to me as his 'little rabbit foot'.
This may very well be the last post I do about NLD, as I don't have much to offer these days. I even debated whether this post was worth it. Looking back at the blog from five years ago, thinking about the dozens of people who have messaged in those years, I can see now it is. This is blog 4 about NLD, to read the others click here. In blog 3 I discuss what think may have helped, it might be worth checking out.
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I'm always so relieved when people come to me and ask about my Necrobiosis. When I was first diagnosed, I didn't know of anyone who had it. I searched for a hashtag on Instagram and found as little as 16 posts.
I am no 'NLD' guru, by any means (and I'm definitely not a medical professional!) But if what I've experienced can be of any use to someone, then I'll continue to write about it. In light of what Renza was discussing at #ATTDDSMS, "we need to end the stigma associated with developing complications and the only way we can do that is for those with complications to feel comfortable sharing their stories". It has been exactly a year since I posted about my NLD. If you haven't read any of my 'necrobiosis story' thus far, you can read about it here. Fast forward to last week, I was faffing around in my bedroom (as per usual). I glanced down towards the floor and as the light bounced off my leg, I noticed a big red blob didn't stare back at me. I did a double-take, eyes focused on my calf. I rotated my leg a little. I jumped to a different stance, thinking my eyes were tricking me. With a crash and a wallop, I swung my leg on to my bed for a closer look...
Diabetic complications.
The Voldemort of the diabetes world. The, 'he who shall not be named'. Some conditions go hand in hand. A 'buy one get one free' deal. From nerve damage, to eye damage, cardiovascular disease, skin conditions... the list is endless. People with diabetes are thoroughly checked for any warning signs. (Well, at least they should be! It's important to attend regular check-ups.) Neuropathy, retinopathy and nephropathy being common words throughout the diabetic community. I'm here to talk about a somewhat hidden gem... Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum. NLD, for short. |