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Clean Feet

Clean feet I had a check-up about my diabetes, but first I had to see the nurse who did the physical work testing this and that, do you want to see my feet? No, she said it is not needed. To think I had scrubbed my feet pink, between the toes too, like cardinal waiting for the pope to kiss his feet. The foot kissing is a ritual humiliation to keep the pope humble. I noticed the nurse´s dress looked crumbled as she had slept In her uniform, perhaps she had done a double shift, she also had a restless leg. I found tense, and a prominent larynx, or maybe she needed a pee. The doctor spoke to the computer everything was ok, liver blood pressure, and so on, the doctor looked like a cute mouse a narrow face and small ears, her hospital coat was starched. I told her my feet were better. I said that hoping she would have a look, but no, she smiled politely and wished me a good day.

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Date: 2/8/2021 3:47:00 AM
Well, at least you did your part and had clean feet. I hope that you don't have a problem with your feet like so many diabetics do. My husband and I both have diabetes but mine isn't as bad as his. Sara
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Date: 2/4/2021 4:34:00 PM
Sounds about right! They never look where your pointing and if you tell them what ails, the doc says stop doing that. All sorts of advice. Just eat an apple a day :) Hope your feet stay sweet!
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