It is just over two years since I was diagnosed with heart failure. Since then a pacemaker has been fitted, I have type 2 diabetes and my cholesterol level has been too high. A daily intake of pills has reduced markedly my sugar and cholesterol levels and my pacemaker is doing its job. I am told I look well!
Indeed I do feel well. However my diet is restricted: very little salt and sugar and no more than two litres of fluid a day. But I am able to get about and walk long distances - including uphill.
The NHS has done me proud - my GP, heart failure nurse, diabetes nurse and the staff at Maidstone and Pembury hospitals.
So what does the future hold? Two years ago I doubted I would make it into 2017. Now I expect to keep going for a few more years.
KENT COMMUNITY ACTIVIST: acerbic, carping, caustic, curmudgeonly,critical, cynical, grumpy, moaning, sardonic and plain speaking.
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