Foot spa ?

[mo1905]

Hi, I get very dry and cracked feet so I thought I'd buy a foot spa. Went on Argos website and found one, looked on details and there was written "not recommended for those with diabetes, varicose veins........."
Anyone know why ? I thought it would help !

 

[WhitbyJet]

Its because us diabetics sometimes lose sensation in our extremities; if we have lost sensitivity to hot and cold, then a foot spa (or hot water bottle) can burn before we realize it has occurred.
That, however, is for people who have in fact lost sensation in their feet; if you know that your feet are fine (make sure your doctor/nurse check your feet), then there's no reason not to use one.

 

[mo1905]

Thanks for reply. That makes sense.

 

[WhitbyJet]

Mo, dont forget to use a good moisturiser/cream on your feet to prevent dry, hard and cracked skin.

 

[mo1905]

Thanks, I do moisturise but still very dry. I use Dove ! Any idea of a better one ? I've tried the Scholl cracked foot stuff and not much luck.

 

[Sunshine_Kisses]

I know it might sound odd, but I rub really generous amounts of coconut oil into my feet last thing at night, then sleep with socks on so it all gets absorbed... Seems to help - and you could probably use olive oil too


Diagnosed Type 2, 22nd Feb 2013
Hba1c 7.5
Three month trial of managing through diet & exercise.
Low carb, pescatarian
Trying various supplements!

 

[mo1905]

Thanks Sunshine. Never thought of using olive oil. Once a week enough ?

 

[WhitbyJet]

I use Body Butters from the Body Shop or Foot Cream from Lush, apply it thickly, put on a pair of socks and leave overnight, my feet are baby soft the next day, or try E45.

 

[Sunshine_Kisses]

If they're really bad then do it a few times a week - then once they're in good nick you can just do it once a week or fortnight - here's a link: http://www.mybeautyonline.com/homemade- ... -feet.html




Diagnosed Type 2, 22nd Feb 2013
Hba1c 7.5
Three month trial of managing through diet & exercise.
Low carb, pescatarian
Trying various supplements!

 

[mo1905]

Thanks for great advice ;-)


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[Sunshine_Kisses]

No probs!


Diagnosed Type 2, 22nd Feb 2013
Hba1c 7.5
Three month trial of managing through diet & exercise - low-ish carb, pescatarian and attempting to become a runner ;-)

 

[kellibabi]

Sorry, am now having a hard time NOT picturing Mo1905 giving himself a pedicure & a nice shade of polish on his toenails!

 

[carty]

I give my feet a VERY gentle rub with a pumice after washing and then a thin coat of vaseline seems to work wonders I put the vaseline on every day but only pumice about once a week .I have beautiful smooth tootsies :lol:
CAROL

 

[hanadr]

mo
Bernstein is against soaking diabetic feet as softening the skin might make it vulnerable to infection. I usually follow Bernstein, but not in this matter. I swim 3 times most weeks, and don't worry. I know I keep my blood glucose DOWN and have normal sensitivity in my feet.
Hana
PS if I ever develop neuropathy, I might think again.

 

[Thundercat]

I use a foot spa and add a little olive oil and lavendar to the water. I recently discovered Flexitol Heel Balm which is the best moisturiser I've ever tried

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[mo1905]

Sorry, am now having a hard time NOT picturing Mo1905 giving himself a pedicure & a nice shade of polish on his toenails!

Trust me, you would not like to see this lol !


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[noblehead]

I recently discovered Flexitol Heel Balm which is the best moisturiser I've ever tried

I'll second that, after a week the feet are soft like a baby's