Compression?

[zicksi101]

Part of RICE is Compression, and the general advice seems to be that it is useful during recovery after an injury, but I do wonder if this should just be avoided completely as a diabetic.

I'm in the low risk category for foot problems, but can imagine compression might have implications for circulation.

Thoughts?

 

[mo1905]

The compression part of RICE is just to help promote clotting and to stem blood flow. It is short term and is for first aid purposes really. I very much doubt this needs to be avoided. Any possible complication is certainly not as bad as an uncontrolled bleed.

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[ElyDave]

Short term RICE is fine, would only use it for 24-48 hours anyway, diabetic or not.

Avoid anti-inflamatories, disturb teh bodies own mechanisms.

Though you were going to ask about compression clothing for amoment then

 

[Bebo321]

Me too!