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Anyone else noticed just how much diabetic care has changed over the years?.
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<blockquote data-quote="NicoleC1971" data-source="post: 2558659" data-attributes="member: 365308"><p>I have just paid for a private chiropodist as I have 40+ years of diabetes on the clock. I do think it was worth it having had the kind of rather superficial checks done by a busy clinic doctor. This person used the usual feathers and pin pricks but also the doppler scan and check for pulses in the feet.</p><p>If you have an ingrown toenail get it seen too earlier so as to prevent the kind of problems that will definitely force an early retirement especially if you haven't got anyone who can check your feet or keep them moisturised for you.</p><p>I can still cut my own toenails but I think there are devices that can help you get to your toes.</p><p></p><p>And yes i agree that it isn't the same level of care that I experienced even 10-15 years ago during my 2 eye surgeries and 3 pregnancies so am trying to keep healthy via exercise and diet so I don't need the NHS for anything other than insulin, pump and cgms.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NicoleC1971, post: 2558659, member: 365308"] I have just paid for a private chiropodist as I have 40+ years of diabetes on the clock. I do think it was worth it having had the kind of rather superficial checks done by a busy clinic doctor. This person used the usual feathers and pin pricks but also the doppler scan and check for pulses in the feet. If you have an ingrown toenail get it seen too earlier so as to prevent the kind of problems that will definitely force an early retirement especially if you haven't got anyone who can check your feet or keep them moisturised for you. I can still cut my own toenails but I think there are devices that can help you get to your toes. And yes i agree that it isn't the same level of care that I experienced even 10-15 years ago during my 2 eye surgeries and 3 pregnancies so am trying to keep healthy via exercise and diet so I don't need the NHS for anything other than insulin, pump and cgms. [/QUOTE]
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