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Started this discussion. Last reply by rick phillips Feb 21. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Hi e everyone I'd just like to get everyones feedback on their approach to foot care. I work in a warehouse and happen yo work with another type 1 diabetic who has been diabetic for most of his life…Continue
article in daily mirror.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Holger Schmeken Dec 12, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Just wondering if anyone saw the article in the daily mirror today it reads as follows: HEART RISK IS50% HIGHER IN DIABETICS. Diabetics are 50% more likely to have a heart attack figures show today.…Continue
would you rather?
Started this discussion. Last reply by brownchops Jul 13, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I was just curious, would you rather be a healthy diabetic or an unhealthy person without diabetes? I'm only asking as I've been type 1 for six months now and although it's been a struggle at times I…Continue
New and confused
Started this discussion. Last reply by jowen Mar 28, 2012. 21 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, i've recently been diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic at the age of 28, and was hoping on some information that may help me as i'm still struggling to get my head around everything. I was…Continue
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rick phillips replied to brownchops's discussion 'Feet!!'"Get a Podiatrist and see them often. I see the same guy year in, year out and if I get a cut or something I am right there at his door. Trim the nails, and check check check."
Kathy replied to brownchops's discussion 'Feet!!'"I think a podiatrist is the best person to deal with cuticles, callouses, and excess skin. They have the proper instruments and experience. I also think it's okay to get a pedicure, but not to have them do any shaving or trimming - just a nice…"
Sam Iam replied to brownchops's discussion 'Feet!!'"Foot care is crucial. I think your paranoia is justified. First, get diabetic socks, it you don't have them, already. Then, find the workboots that are the most comforable. Preferably something that breathes a little. You should rinse and dry…"
catlover replied to brownchops's discussion 'Feet!!'"I don't think you need to be paranoid about your feet. It is a good idea to go to a Podiatrist regularly. I see one every 10 weeks. He cuts my toenails and tests the bottom of my feet for signs of Neuropathy. He also trims excess skin that…"
"If you are concerned about neropathy or any other foot problems, then I suggest that you get a professional to check it. If you do not have any diagnosed foot problems, then I think your feet are "healthy" and you can take reasonable…"
Kathy replied to brownchops's discussion 'Feet!!'"First of all, not all foot problems are caused by high blood sugars over a long perid of time. They can also be caused by other reasons. The thing is it sounds like your co-worker has had ongoing problems with his feet for a long time. My question…"
rubidoux replied to brownchops's discussion 'Feet!!'"That's great that you can go every month! I'm going to keep that in mind for later. I see my endo in march and I'm going to ask him to take a look at my feet and maybe tell me a little bit about how to take care of them. Since he…"
Zoe replied to brownchops's discussion 'Feet!!'"I walk barefoot around the house all summer, rubidoux and wear sandals outside. In winter I wear "booties", or warm socks, as little shoeness as I can have! I don't see any harm in this. The issue with feet is if, through prolonged…"
Gerri replied to brownchops's discussion 'Feet!!'"Wearing the same type boot doesn't mean anything regarding your feet. If they fit well, are comfortable & don't rub, no problem.
Neuropathy (nerve damage from high BG)causes loss of feeling. People have foot injuries they can't…"
Terry replied to brownchops's discussion 'Feet!!'"I've had incidents of in-grown toenails that would cause me to go to the podiatrist over the years. Not a lot but about four or five over a 20 year period.
Since I have good health coverage, I decided two years ago to start seeing a podiatrist…"
rubidoux replied to brownchops's discussion 'Feet!!'"That is really scary. I'd be freaked out, too. Was he having problems before this or was it out of the blue? I heard a story of something like this (but worse, like a whole limb) happening after someone had thought that she was totally fine and…"
Kathy replied to brownchops's discussion 'Feet!!'"I think it's really important to simply LOOK at them, every day. I even use a mirror to check the soles. And, a podiatrist is essential."
brownchops replied to brownchops's discussion 'Feet!!'"Continued from post. Plus I have hard skin from years of manual labour and on my big left toe there is a tiny part of it that I've just noticed isn't as sensitive as the t
Rest of the toe, I don't know what this is from I did have…"
brownchops posted a discussionFeet!!
Hi e everyone I'd just like to get everyones feedback on their approach to foot care. I work in a warehouse and happen yo work with another type 1 diabetic who has been diabetic for most of his life he's in his mid 40's anyway yesterday he wasn't in work and I found out that he'd been to the hospital and was told he needed a toe amputated. I felt really bad for him and a little freaked out that at some point this could be me. I was later told that he was complaining to the management team about…See More
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