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Permalink Reply by Froglvr on June 23, 2010 at 10:15am

I think it's a little arrogant to say that as long as you do "this", "that" will never happen to you and you can live exactly as every other non diabetic does. It's not only arrogant to the original poster who is new to the D scene and just asking some honest questions, but it's also ignorant.

It's great if you've had your D forever and never suffered a complication in your life...congratulations. But even when you do everything perfectly, there is always a chance of a complication. That's why it is so important to not be judgemental. We can do things safely but should we do them differently and cautiously? Yes, a smart diabetic does take care of every part of her body not because she is so paranoid of amputaions but because she has the information and the tools to be in charge of her own health and make personal choices at the same time.

I wear sandals and heels from time to time and actually had a close call with a slow healing wound I received during a pedicure. You don't have to live your life in a D bubble but we all need to be smart. We may not like to admit that we are different, but isn't that why we're all on this site?

Permalink Reply by chisaki on June 27, 2010 at 8:20am

I was born and raised in Hawaii. I'm 19 and have been T1 for 16 years. When I wasn't in school or doing homework, I was at the beach and I never wore shoes, either I was barefoot of wore slippahs. I've stubbed toes, cut myself on coral or sharp shells the whole works but I always healed like a normal person. I was probably the biggest violator of the "take care of your feet" rule.

I think it depends on the circulation in your feet and toes. If your circulation is normal than foot problems will be normal.

Permalink Reply by nopucksnosticks on July 4, 2010 at 10:56pm

I think all of this stuff depends on your foot structure. I have extreamly wide fred flinstone feet so pumps are never comfortable or attractive. I got a pair of flip flop slippers from LL bean last year that are lined with lambs wool and only fashion and bedtime make me take them off. I did have some trouble the last time I went on Vac in NYC with new sandals that pinched over my big toes. They blistered before I knew it and left a dark scar when they healed. At my T1 diagnosis, they presented a foot gone wrong slide show which scared the stuffing out of me...giant curved toenails from old people afraid to trim their nails, black heels from caluses out of control. I think as long as your shoes fit properly and you take care of any caluses caused by padding around barefoot you are fine. I don't do pedicures cause normal people get ugly fungus from unsterilized equipment - my neice says I'm missing out on a little slice of heaven.

Permalink Reply by Kat D on July 5, 2010 at 10:38am

reading the comments made my heart sing! im newly diagnosed and so happy to hear i dont have to throw away all of my shoes. now that there's no more cheesecake, tequila shots, other states of normalcy---at least i have shoes!

Permalink Reply by chisaki on July 5, 2010 at 2:48pm

cheesecake yum, tequila shots double yuk.

I'd rather be barefoot or in flip-flops (slippahs) than shoes any day. But after all those years of abuse, from the ankles down, I look like a troll. So when I go out I always wear socks and shoes to hide my ugly feet.

Permalink Reply by mistressbinky on September 2, 2010 at 9:23pm

I have a correction,. Podiatrist dislikes flipflops regardless if you have diabetes or not. Crocs should only be wore on the beach. Many patients broke ankle from wearing Crocs to work and during play. Crocs and flipflops have no support. people in general shouldn't wear sandals during high traffic events (festivals, marches, parades etc.) or wooded areas. A friend doesn't have diabetes, but she dropped a mirror on her foot while wearing sandals (62 stitches).

Permalink Reply by nopucksnosticks on September 8, 2010 at 6:56pm

I'm not giving up my LL Bean Leopard flip flop slippers...just saying.

Permalink Reply by mistressbinky on October 30, 2010 at 3:14pm

Foot doc said to avoid sandals, shoes, slippers, boots that are not good shock absorbers. Always wear shoes that are compatible to foot structure. Trace foot, place shoe on outline of foot drawing; if shoe is narrower than outline don't buy shoes. If shoes hurts when you try them on, they will hurt later. There's no such thing as stretching a shoe. A friend that's non-diabetic dropped a mirror on her foot while wearing flip flops (40 stitches and a cast for 3 months).

Permalink Reply by Christalyn on October 31, 2010 at 8:32am

I walk barefoot around the house all day long. The only time i wear socks is when I have to put on my work shoes.

I get pedicures and manicures at my favorite salons. Being in Southern Calif. you can wear sandals all year around and it would be criminal not to wear sandals. No only do I wear high heels I have a collection of 5-7 inch hooker shoes and Come fcuk me pumps and assorted boots. Now it doesn't hurt to have a dedicated person to work on your feet and hands. So you know the quality of their work. Bring your pedicure kits so you don't have to worry about infected/unclean tools if you are a germaphobe. Ebay has some of those.

I find it funny doctors tell you all this damn crap when they smoke like a chimney and drink liquor like a fish but they are suppose to know better than you. I will tell you this when you experience any problems or cramping etc with your feet please do go a doctor. Drink water to help with the cramps....

Permalink Reply by Froglvr on November 1, 2010 at 8:16am

Wow, I just shake my head sometimes.

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