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05/15/2026

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Diabetes neuropathy: nerve damage caused by long-term elevated blood sugar (diabetes). It usually causes pain, tingling, or numbness in the legs, feet, and hands.

1) Wear proper shoes
Clean well fitting shoes, clean dry socks, never walk barefoot.
2) Moisturize your feet but keep between the toes dry.
Moisturizing prevents cracks on your feet and avoiding applying lotion between the toes prevent infection.
3) Please check your feet and between the toes daily; if you can't, have someone help you with this.
Check for any redness, blisters, swelling, cuts.
If you notice anything different, go see your healthcare provider.
4)  Keep your feet clean and dry... Always
5) Cut nails carefully, straight across and never too short; file edges carefully.
You can always have your podiatrist do it.
***Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always talk with your healthcare provider about your personal health situation.


Video: Chicago med.

05/13/2026

To measure a tunneling wound, gently insert a sterile, cotton-tipped applicator into the narrow passageway until resistance is felt. Pinch the applicator at the wound edge, remove it, and measure the distance in centimeters using the clock method.
To measure an undermining, gently inserting a sterile cotton-tipped applicator under the wound edge parallel to the skin surface until resistance is felt. If there is no resistance, this is noted as undermining around the clock; if met with resistance, then measure the distance from the tip to the edge.
Mark the deepest point of the tunneling and measure that distance using the clock system.
Treatment of pressure wounds depends on the severity of the wounds. However, offloading/avoiding pressure to the area is key.
This is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your healthcare provider about your personal health care needs.

05/13/2026

Ultra processed foods are connected to chronic diseases like diabetes, diabetes/insulin resistance is connected to the damage of many of our organs.
These foods might be cheap and easily accessible. However, in the long term, they are very expensive and can even cost your life.
Oftentimes, it's not the produce itself that's bad for you, but the added artificial ingredients, the way it's processed.
These foods are ultra-processed for companies' gain at risk of the consumer's health.
How do you feel about this lawsuit? Let's discuss ⬇️.
Reference: 60 minutes

05/12/2026

Alzheimer’s disease is often called type 3 diabetes. It's a progressive neurological disorder and the most common form of dementia ( 60–80%).
Pure coconut oil has been shown to enhance brain 🧠 function and promote heart ❤️ health.
It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, and antithrombotic properties.
More research is needed on this topic.
Reference: National Institutes of Health
Dr. Andrew Chiew
As always, check with your healthcare provider if you have concerns or questions about your personal medical needs. This video is for awareness only.

05/11/2026

One contributing factor to the spread of childhood obesity is television advertising.
The average child views over 40000 commercials per year, mostly for toys, cereals, candies, and fast foods.
About 1 in 7 White children and 1 in 4 African-American and Latino children in the United States are currently overweight or obese.
We owe it to our kids to set them up for success, to allow them to start this journey we call life with the right tools.
References:
60 minutes
National Institutes of Health

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05/11/2026

💫 New Monday
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Source: National Institutes of Health
05/08/2026


Source: National Institutes of Health

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