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I am new to this forum so hi to everyone!
I am a Type 1 diabetic, 28 years old diagnosed 14 years ago. with a BMI of 23. I have an insulin pump and my HbA1c has been around 7 for the last 12 months.
I feel my knowledge about the pump and my diabetes is quite good and I am quite happy with my progress but I am not so happy with advice I have been given regarding my footcare...
So to 'crack on' with my issue...
I have 1 foot perfectly healthy but my other foot has suffered for the last 24 months from a dry undersole? I have brought this to the attention of my clinic during my annual diabetic foot review but they do not seem concerned in the slightest.
Recently my toenails (all on said foot) have become very dry and white in appearance, when clipping them they are very brittle in comparison with my other 'healthy' foot.
I have put cream on this for some time but this gas not affected the condition.
In my experience I should not always trust the 1 opinion of said professional as it is my life and health in question but I also understand if I am making a mountain out of a molehill
I appreciate any help here and look forward to sharing my experiences with others on this forum.
Thanks all.
Regards
Gareth
I am a Type 1 diabetic, 28 years old diagnosed 14 years ago. with a BMI of 23. I have an insulin pump and my HbA1c has been around 7 for the last 12 months.
I feel my knowledge about the pump and my diabetes is quite good and I am quite happy with my progress but I am not so happy with advice I have been given regarding my footcare...
So to 'crack on' with my issue...
I have 1 foot perfectly healthy but my other foot has suffered for the last 24 months from a dry undersole? I have brought this to the attention of my clinic during my annual diabetic foot review but they do not seem concerned in the slightest.
Recently my toenails (all on said foot) have become very dry and white in appearance, when clipping them they are very brittle in comparison with my other 'healthy' foot.
I have put cream on this for some time but this gas not affected the condition.
In my experience I should not always trust the 1 opinion of said professional as it is my life and health in question but I also understand if I am making a mountain out of a molehill
I appreciate any help here and look forward to sharing my experiences with others on this forum.
Thanks all.
Regards
Gareth