Pedicures

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Permalink Reply by Unicornzzz on January 7, 2008 at 11:01am

I still get manicures and fake nails. I get infections around my nails if I do not have the fake nails. I talked with my doctor and she said as long as they are clean. You may want to bring in your own tools.

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Permalink Reply by CynW on January 8, 2008 at 5:15pm

I had the opposite problem after having acrylic overlays for a couple years: started having blisters around the nails. They itched and peeled like a bad sunburn! Not fun. I tried gel nails for a while, but can't do them well myself, and no one here does them professionally. The acrylics is so cheap, no one will bother with the gel.

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Permalink Reply by Toni Crebbin on January 7, 2008 at 5:25pm

The concern is with foot issues. For example, if you get a cut, etc., you are open to infection and may not be aware of it. I think if you are in good control their should not be a concern. Also, there are a lot of unlicensed little nail places around these days. I would definitely worry about their cleanliness.

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Permalink Reply by CynW on January 8, 2008 at 5:16pm

Me too. There are some places I wouldn't dare try. Thanks for the input!

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Permalink Reply by Kathy on January 8, 2008 at 3:31pm

I have also heard the "bring your own tools" advice. But, if you bring your own tools, you are still putting your feet in a basin that could be dirty. I would use good judgement and go to a reputable place, and take a quick look at your toes each day to be sure everything's okay.

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Permalink Reply by CynW on January 8, 2008 at 5:07pm

Teresa is meticulous about cleaning the basin. and she is so careful. The tools are sterilized, too. I was just concerned that there was some reason of which I was unaware that pedicures should be avoided. :)

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Permalink Reply by Sara on January 8, 2008 at 3:48pm

I think the concern stems from diabetics who have lost nerve sensitivity in the feet and therefore might not notice cuts until they become infected. As long as you are diligent with checking your feet after the pedi, then I think you should be ok. I still get them!

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Permalink Reply by CynW on January 8, 2008 at 5:08pm

Good to hear, Sara... I sure miss having them.

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Permalink Reply by Debbie on January 8, 2008 at 4:57pm

You should ask your doctor/podiatrist. If you are beginning to worry, then you should be going to a podiatrist. I have no problems with my feet, so I do occasionally get a pedicure, but I am only on Metformin. If you can go back, just tell your technician that she should be extra gentle with your feet.

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Permalink Reply by CynW on January 8, 2008 at 5:11pm

That's a good plan, Debbie. Thanks. I am on Metaformin also. My doctor dropped me back to 500mg (from 1000mg) per day recently. Woo-hoo!

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Permalink Reply by Debbie on January 9, 2008 at 11:11am

That's a great sign! You should treat yourself to a....PEDICURE! :)

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Permalink Reply by elaine peterson on January 9, 2008 at 10:50am

I had heard that too, as soon as I was diagnosed. I decided that as long as I was not having issues with neuropathy, I would keep having pedicures, at seemingly reputable places, like you all recommend. I am only willing to give up so much! I will keep having peds and wearing cute shoes as long as I can!

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