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That topic again... Feet.

planehazza

planehazza

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Newcastle upon Tyne
Type of diabetes
Type 1
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Insulin
OK, so I know looking after your feet is imperative for a diabetic, but just how serious is it day to day? I get checkups and always 'pass' the prick test, and I check my own feet and they're fine. Now, I get told to never walk barefoot outdoors, even on the beach. Is this just people being over protective, or am I to wear sandals when I swim in the sea etc (I know which one I'll choose regardless)?

Like right now (sorry, I know you folks don't want to know about my feet), I have a bit of dry skin on the bottom of my left foot. I take forever to heal any wound (part of the condition) and being pale skinned I scar from a paper cut. So this dry skin has been there for a fortnight or more. Is this something I should get checked out? It's the size of a 20p, maybe smaller.

Thanks!
 
If it worries you get it checked,
i was worried last week about my foot so rang gp and they asked me to pop down:)
 
l am a barefooter and cleared by the poddy to continue but any worrys l have to contact her.

l agree with seeing soneone if worried or out of the usual. l am still getting used to the feet thing and get very deep foot cracks l put schooll heel repair cream on when l ouch as they go so deep.

l have started very early this time with heel cream realised the other day when l was itching my leg with the rough skin on my other foot very effective way to itch...opps maybe l should treat them before they hurt.

l find schooll heel repair cream very good takes about a week or so to get things to start to close and cleared for diabetics :-)
 
Given what you say planehazza I'd be inclined to wear sandals on the beach and not walk around bare footed.

There's a foot cream called Flexitol Heel Balm that is suitable for diabetics and is excellent for dry and cracked skin, however if your concerned then I'd let your gp or a podiatrist take a look at your feet.
 
Mud Island Dweller said:
l am a barefooter and cleared by the poddy to continue but any worrys l have to contact her.

l agree with seeing soneone if worried or out of the usual. l am still getting used to the feet thing and get very deep foot cracks l put schooll heel repair cream on when l ouch as they go so deep.

l have started very early this time with heel cream realised the other day when l was itching my leg with the rough skin on my other foot very effective way to itch...opps maybe l should treat them before they hurt.

l find schooll heel repair cream very good takes about a week or so to get things to start to close and cleared for diabetics :)
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Sounds like we have identical feet. Usually if I start using them to scratch my legs, I too, know it's time to get the rasp out and clear off some of the hard skin.
I'm a bit of a barefooter too. Not quite to the extent that you are, but I would rather be without shoes than with.
I use a cream called Udderly Smooth, which was allegedly developed for use on cow udders in the USA, but somehow became attractive to the medical professions as a barrier-type cream. When I remember to use it regularly, it leaves me with lovely soft feet.
 
It seems that wounds take longer to heal in diabetic people and therefore I would go with the advice of not going barefooted. The other reason is that if you have neuropathy, you can't feel if you've trodden on something sharp which then leads to further damage. You need to look after your feet as I've read so many horror stories of ulcers, charcot foot and toes/feet are often the first to be amputated.
 
collectingrocks said:
It seems that wounds take longer to heal in diabetic people and therefore I would go with the advice of not going barefooted. The other reason is that if you have neuropathy, you can't feel if you've trodden on something sharp which then leads to further damage. You need to look after your feet as I've read so many horror stories of ulcers, charcot foot and toes/feet are often the first to be amputated.
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That's my thoughts but I always know when I stand on something - Lego as a child has conditioned me for that haha. I guess I'll just have to grow up and realise there's more important things in life.

Thanks all
 
I have just had my chiropodist round to do my talons! and its first time I've seen her since being diagnosed T2. she's great although she has cold hands lol.

Anyway after doing me nails she did some tests which I passed and she took my pulse which I passed lol thankfully. anyroad she sat and explained the reasons for not going barefoot etc which is more than my doctors have!

I have a verruca which I have never had in my life (How embarrassing) anyway the chemist wont sell stuff for it but she said because im ok feet wise to use it but just be careful. So sending the wife round for me lol.

Now I wear 3 different types of footwear, Motorcycle boots to go on ride outs and go to work , work boots (Which stink lol) and trainers for around house etc. all effect my feet and legs in a different way due to supports needed for different jobs.

We do seem to take those two objects for granted and they do give us more support than anyone else around lol

Cheers

Tigger
 
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