Foot care

[annmaried]

I am not long diagnosed type 2 and think my feet are okaybut signed up for firewalk for local hospice. Any thoughts? We get training and it’s all very organised

 

[Brunneria]

I would say go for it, and enjoy it - so long as your shoes are broken in and comfortable, and your socks don’t rub.

have you had a foot check at your doctors? All diabetics are supposed to get them annually, I believe, but it doesn’t always happen. So long as you don’t have any neuropathy, or other foot issues, then walking is excellent exercise. Enjoy!

 

[Rachox]

I could be wrong @Brunneria but isn’t a firewalk walking barefoot over hot coals?

Edit for typo

 

[Brunneria]

oops - assumed Firewalk was to do with it being firebrigade related!
Thanks!

sooo, @annmaried please ignore what i said about socks and shoes And exercise.

have you mentioned your diabetes to the organisers? They may have a list of excluded medical conditions, and if diabetes is on it, then they won’t let you do the walk because of their insurance.

 

[Guzzler]

If this does involve walking over hot coals then I think it is madness for anyone with Diabetes to partake, I would not do it even if I were non Diabetic.

 

[Deleted member 308541]

I could be wrong @Brunneria but isn’t a firewalk walking barefoot over hot coals?

Edit for typo

It is this firewalk, there seems to be a lot of hospices run these events in the UK.

https://www.google.com.au/search?so...j1j6-1......0....1..gws-wiz.....0.V9nWCX6GlPs

 

[annmaried]

Yes madness is there !! Think it’s okay and my feet have been checked for neuropathy- it’s to raise funds for ACCORD hospice but for precaution will get GO advice, thanks for comments

 

[Mike d]

Be fascinated to know the distance in steps.