I stood on a dog biscuit - it left me in a wheelchair
Summary
Jayme Stephen, who has had Type 1 diabetes since she was seven, lost her right leg after stepping on a dog biscuit that caused a severe infection called sepsis. After several surgeries to stop the infection, doctors amputated her leg to save her life. Now, she is adjusting to life as a wheelchair user and hopes to return to outdoor activities she loves.Key Facts
- Jayme Stephen is 39 years old and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age seven.
- She stepped on a dog biscuit, which caused an infection leading to sepsis.
- Her right foot swelled to three times its normal size and became extremely painful.
- Jayme underwent three major surgeries in five days at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
- Doctors amputated her leg below the knee to stop the spreading infection.
- Diabetes is a common cause of lower limb amputations, with over 180 amputations weekly in the UK.
- Jayme struggled with anxiety and mental health challenges related to her diabetes before the infection.
- Despite challenges, she aims to return to activities like kayaking and has bought a canoe since losing her leg.
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