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Foot spa

I thought a foot spa might be a good way of looking after my feet, but when I went shopping for one they all seemed to say in the small print "not suitable for diabetics", or words to that effect. Don't ask me why - maybe someone else knows. Anyway, I decided not to buy one.
 
I know it says that on them but I'm still gonna get one. Can't see what difference it makes being diabetic or not!
 
I suspect that it's because they heat the water which might cause severe burns if diabetic neuropathy leads to insensitivity to pain. For that reason heating blankets, hand warmers, etc, are all not suitable for diabetics.
 
I met a lady in her 60's in hospital who had nasty scalded feet - all blistered - she was a T2 diabetic with not much feeling in her feet - she had burnt her feet in a heated foot spa - she said they thought the thermostat had broken-and because she didn't feel the water getting hotter she burnt her feet quite badly

I did ask the podiadtrist about them when I was first diagnosed - she said as I had no nerve damage and good feeling it was up to me although she said soaking in a bowl was just as good and safer.

you say you have sore painful feet Sarah so it may not be the best idea - but it's up to you
 
I'd came across somewhere in my travels of late a mention of Diabetics and having someone else check bath temperatures for them, thought to myself whats that all about? but the lack of feeling mentioned above answers it.

I'd be inclined to go the basin option, we got one as a Christmas present, got used twice and that was it, too much faffing about getting it ready, ended up in the local skip after hogging cupboard space for about 5 year.
 
I got one too pre-diagnosis. I found it was a really pleasant sensation but after using it a few times, I couldn't be bothered to get it out, fill it up, carry it to a suitable place. It's been in the cupboard for years now too...... And as for getting rid of hard skin on the feet, it's not very good to do it when the skin is wet/damp so I have heard. I have read that you should do it on dry feet only. Maybe this is so that you don't unwittingly take too much off.
 
Can anyone recommend then a good way of relieving painful feet? And how does everyone treat split heals if they get them
 
I swear by Palmers Cocoa Butter lotion and Hotter shoes and no I don't work for either company ...
 
Sarah69 - OUCH sore cracked heels are no fun, poor you!
Best thing I have ever used was Boots Intensive Softening Deep Penetrating Formula. Apply thickly put on cotton socks and leave on overnight. Wash feet in the morning, dry thoroughly and apply a thin layer of this cream, repeat on the evening as before.Your feet will be soft and smooth in a couple of days.
Once your heels are back to normal apply a good foot cream, i swear by Body Shop Body Butters, I have a few they are effective and smell divine. Apply twice daily give yourself a foot massage you can learn how to do this from You Tube, do a search. Your tootsies will be lovely and soft and relaxed.
All the best to you x
 
Thanx everyone I will invest in some of these creams. I have chronic pain in my hip so most of my weight when I'm able to walk is all shifted to the right side, so that's why my feet are sore. I certainly will try thick cream and the sock idea, once again thanx x
 
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