Sandra Chant-Murphy
Newbie
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Dear Diabetes Forum
I am a newbie to this Forum. I was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes back in 2007, which I was informed was caused by my Multiple Sclerosis, (which I was diagnosed back in 1998).
Like all of you, I have had a life of struggle, but have kept as active as possible.
My biggest worry at the moment (especially regarding keeping active) is that every 3 months I would have my Toe-Nails trimmed by our local NHS Podiartist. However, the appointment system was very cumbersome andI had to go through my G.P. to be re-referred every time I needed my feet checked and to have my Toe Nails trimmed.
But, recently I have been informed by our NHS Podiatry clinic, that they no longer cut toe nails (for what they laughably call) "low risk" Diabetics. When I mentioned this to our G.P. he told me to visit a Phamarcist which had a Podiatrist. Upon visiting the Pharmacist to inquire
about the cost of having my toe nails cut, I was shocked that it would cost me £400 (in 2 installments).
I simply do not have that type of money as I am on ESA.
I am very distressed by this as I fear serious complications unless I can get my toe nails cut professionally, safely and affordably.
What should I do?
Kindest regards Sandra
I am a newbie to this Forum. I was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes back in 2007, which I was informed was caused by my Multiple Sclerosis, (which I was diagnosed back in 1998).
Like all of you, I have had a life of struggle, but have kept as active as possible.
My biggest worry at the moment (especially regarding keeping active) is that every 3 months I would have my Toe-Nails trimmed by our local NHS Podiartist. However, the appointment system was very cumbersome andI had to go through my G.P. to be re-referred every time I needed my feet checked and to have my Toe Nails trimmed.
But, recently I have been informed by our NHS Podiatry clinic, that they no longer cut toe nails (for what they laughably call) "low risk" Diabetics. When I mentioned this to our G.P. he told me to visit a Phamarcist which had a Podiatrist. Upon visiting the Pharmacist to inquire
about the cost of having my toe nails cut, I was shocked that it would cost me £400 (in 2 installments).
I simply do not have that type of money as I am on ESA.
I am very distressed by this as I fear serious complications unless I can get my toe nails cut professionally, safely and affordably.
What should I do?
Kindest regards Sandra
