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fatbuggermex

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Hi, I'm type 2 diabetes, on medication. I know my sugars are high at the moment. I'm due to see my diabetic doc next Thursday, but I'm having problems with my right foot, it seems to be cold all the time. My other foot is fine. slippers and shoes doesn't keep it warm or socks. It is swollen on top, and the crease on my ankle hurts. any advice please?
 
DeejayR said:
Hiya. What did the doc say?
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Thanks for asking,It seems I have got an infection, due to a bite on me ankle, that's probably causing the swelling, the bite looks bad, so had foot dressed and antibiotics given. As for the coldness, still no idea!
 
fatbuggermex said:
Thanks for asking,It seems I have got an infection, due to a bite on me ankle, that's probably causing the swelling, the bite looks bad, so had foot dressed and antibiotics given. As for the coldness, still no idea!
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Keep your leg elevated as much as possible so the toxins drain away from the site more efficiently. Was it an insect bite? I seem to get those easily, so I use insect repellant a lot, especially around the ankles.
 
I had terrible problems keeping my feet warm, since becoming diabetic and also taking Warfarin.
Tried fluffy socks and hand knit wool socks, but have recently bought the best thing in the world for cold feet - memory foam slippers.

Mine are Bobs by Skechers and they aren't cheap, but boy do they do the job! Also help with pain in the joints, so with Christmas coming up .......
 
As I sit here (and it's autumn) I now realize for the next 7 months or so my main preoccupation will be keeping my hands and feet warm. Memory foam better than wool? Can you explain? Thanks.
 
CatLadyNZ said:
Keep your leg elevated as much as possible so the toxins drain away from the site more efficiently. Was it an insect bite? I seem to get those easily, so I use insect repellant a lot, especially around the ankles.
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Hi ya, yes it was an insect bite. I do use insect repellents always on holiday. Think it was a mozzie bite, from feb this year. I`m elevating my leg. I`m guna invest in some woolley socks.
 
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