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This morning I woke up to find the little toe on my left foot infected . I've feared foot problems from the first day of finding out I was diabetic .I always kept my feet clean and make sure to have clean socks as well as to do the things diabetics are to do. My BG is good ; my last Ac1 5.6. So is there something I'm missing .

The nightmare is'nt on Elm st this time ,it's my street. HELP!

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Go to a podiatrist or call your endo. Don't mess around with an infected foot. You may need antibiotics and/or some other medical attention.

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Joe did you call someone today? We've had a few members with serious toe problems.

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Yeah Joe, Daves right. Do not mess around at all with an infection. Just go the fam doc or a podiatrist and get some antibiotics. Earlier the course of treatment begins the better. Trust me on this one lol

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Scary, but it doesn't mean this will lead to anything more serious. You've got a great A1c & it will heal with meds. Worry not. Call your endo & get antibiotics.

Keep us posted.

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I was blind sided on this one . One day everything was fine and the next morning swollen and red as a beet. I would have thought there would have been some progression.

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I can't get in 'til monday. But I've been soaking it in epson salt and peroxide .It's starting to look better.

It was really hard working .Each step was a killer.

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Just got back from the doctor . Good News ,the doctor said ; I have good circulation and that he didn't see much chance of problems with it. 10 days of antibiotics.

Thanks to everyone for the help and support.

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Yay! Best wishes to your tootsies.

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I was able to run today !!!!!!

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Woo-hoo!

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did you ever find out what caused the infection? I'm so glad it's all better!

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The doctor could not give a reason but the tratment worked.

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