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julespa

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Hi all. My partner has bought me a foot massager.. I used it last night. I have had stabbing cramps in my calves all night and wondered if this was anything to do with my diabetes. I am type 2 newly diagnosed. I have researched on other forums and there are only positive comments.
 
I bought one of those electric back massagers that you fit on a chair but when I got it home and read the instructions it said it was not recommended for diabetics to use it didn't say why but I returned it. Wonder if that is the same advice for foot massagers
 
I believe that some foot massager instructions say specifically that they are not suitable for diabetics. I think it's the fear that if a diabetic has neuropathy then they may not feel it if any damage is done to the feet. On the other hand I suppose that aching calves could happen to anyone after wobbling around on one of those.

I tried to buy a corn remedy and every one I saw said it was not suitable for diabetics, probably for the same reason.
 
I think if you've never had a foot massage before it would be quite normal to ache a little after. I wouldn't worry about it and I doubt if it would be diabetes related.


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They say as diabetics we shouldn't use these foot massager's, as Squire says most do say they are not suitable for use for people who have diabetes. I would leave it well alone for now and check with your HCP's if it's safe for you to use.
 
Good advice, check with your doc but I must admit I don't always listen to the "not suitable for diabetics" thing as some of it is a little OTT. I shouldn't use a whirlpool or a sauna either but I'll take a calculated risk. My opinion only though, we do need to be a little more cautious with our feet.


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Thanks for you advice everyone. I did have my feet checked by my doc a couple of weeks ago so I am sure they are fine. I think moderation is the key here and hope that the calls pain is due to something new. I will also speak to my doc. Thanks again. You live and learn. :)
 
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