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People with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes are at risk for eye complications, such as Diabetic retinopathy, Macular Edema, Glaucoma, and Cataracts. During November, the American Diabetes Association focuses on Diabetic Retinopathy. What is Diabetic Retinopathy? This is a general term for any retina problems caused by diabetes. There are three types: Nonproliferative, Macular […]
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Updated: Nov 21, 2024 This is not a new topic here at Chronically Content. I try not to count all my diseases/conditions, because that would be depressing. After seeing the endocronologist I was sent for more tests and more appointments. Because my doctor suspected that the following diseases could be behind my Avascular Necrosis, he gave […]
My two calcium tests are now finished. The test schedules were drawn out, because the hospital lost my first samples. I finally finished them on Monday. These tests were to complete the testing to see if I have a problem with my Parathyroid. An earlier test showed high PTH, so that was a worry. The […]
Subjective Medical Test Results Lisa Ehrman Today has been stressful and a little weird. When you deal with doctors there is so much subjectivity. It can make a person crazy and make me hesitant to even pretend to understand any medical stuff. My understanding of tests must be way off. The results of my two […]
It’s time for Christmas-is-almost-here-Panic! Every year I look through my lists of people and gifts, hoping I’ve done everything. Even when I was healthy, there would be something that I had missed. That meant running around buying what I could at the last minute. When I was younger and healthy, I took Christmas shopping and […]
Our Christmas was filled with so many warm memories! Driving six days to spend four days with my family has been very hard. But, the memories of the four days are joyful, no matter the increase in pain. We have two more days of driving before we arrive at home. The only way I could […]
Updated: Jan 4 As another year arrives, it does no good to say that the years are flying by. Everyone is feeling it. I love feeling like there is a new day, new year, and a new beginning. Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a […]
Yesterday was tiring after my trip to get a CT scan of my chest. I was happily surprised to see that the test results were posted last night. When I saw the summary, I saw a mixed bag. The doctor who read the results commented that the scan had yet to be read by my […]
