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<blockquote data-quote="Fallgal" data-source="post: 676130" data-attributes="member: 92569"><p>I'm glad you started this thread because I was going to create my own on the topic of feet.</p><p></p><p>I most definitely suggest you get your feet checked, and to check them yourself every day. I was diagnosed in April, and have been treated for a stubborn foot infection for nearly 5 months now. I thought it was just a bit of dry skin in the beginning, but it never got better despite creams and OTC treatments. It got deep and turned ugly and I had to go to the podiatrist every week for 2 months, then every 2 weeks for 2 months. Now I am down to once every 3 weeks. It cleared up and came back again, and now is cleared once again, after being prescribed a boot (I forget what it is called, sorry). It is INCREDIBLY important for diabetics to take care of their feet and to be vigilant in getting them checked professionally.</p><p></p><p>The first time I saw my DN, I asked for a foot check. He told me the doctor would do that. When I saw the doctor, he literally told me he didn't have time. I insisted, as he is very hard to get an appointment with, and began removing my shoes and socks. Since he was forced to look, he did so, and sent me to a podiatrist. If I had waited another 3 weeks to get another appointment, who knows what condition my foot would be in now. I do a lot of walking, so I want to keep all of my feet! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fallgal, post: 676130, member: 92569"] I'm glad you started this thread because I was going to create my own on the topic of feet. I most definitely suggest you get your feet checked, and to check them yourself every day. I was diagnosed in April, and have been treated for a stubborn foot infection for nearly 5 months now. I thought it was just a bit of dry skin in the beginning, but it never got better despite creams and OTC treatments. It got deep and turned ugly and I had to go to the podiatrist every week for 2 months, then every 2 weeks for 2 months. Now I am down to once every 3 weeks. It cleared up and came back again, and now is cleared once again, after being prescribed a boot (I forget what it is called, sorry). It is INCREDIBLY important for diabetics to take care of their feet and to be vigilant in getting them checked professionally. The first time I saw my DN, I asked for a foot check. He told me the doctor would do that. When I saw the doctor, he literally told me he didn't have time. I insisted, as he is very hard to get an appointment with, and began removing my shoes and socks. Since he was forced to look, he did so, and sent me to a podiatrist. If I had waited another 3 weeks to get another appointment, who knows what condition my foot would be in now. I do a lot of walking, so I want to keep all of my feet! :) [/QUOTE]
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