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Today's visit for Hba1c... advice awry and on the mark

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Cowboyjim

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Twas my first visit of the year to see nursey and have blood etc taken. I like this one because she leaves less bruising than all the others including the docs.
After the usual homilies about not buying diabetic foods and spreading less ordinary jam on my toast (!) I learned other stuff, some useful.
As usual I was kept waiting so no surprises that the old BP was off the scale... white coat syndrome because I was ok when I got home...t
The blood letting was fine too as was the weighing and girth measurement.
Tickle time was OK except for a dull spot where I have skin on my sole, probably from all the walking.
Advised me I should rub lotion on my feet twice a week to lessen chances of hard skin and cracks etc. So I will do that. First time anyone there had said I should do this.
Was quite insistent I make another appointment but I cancelled it when I got home hee hee. Will wait and see what the letter says and I have an eye test in a few weeks so will do it all at once.
Various other things were mentioned including how there is a rise in ND DM2s in the age range 18-25... all the bad food they consume apparently. Not my kids I hope...
Asked if there was anyone on the staff who had DM in any form... no. There is a new DM nurse tho so I will try to see her.
There is no need to test more than once a week either apparently. The NHS is cutting back on issuing strips... no surprise tho I have enough for now.
That's about it... will add more if I remember owt else.
Hope you all have 'good' visits too... maybe I am lucky... maybe in some respects not. 8)
 
Just remembered the advice about having porridge for brekkers.. and yet I need only test once a week.
Quite a few questions on my lifestyle too... how much exercise and what not.
 
Jim,

The best treatment for hard skin is a lotion called Flexitol Heel Balm, it's safe for diabetic feet and after a few days your feet will be nice and soft.

Nigel
 
Thanks Nigel... will look out for it.

Latest shenanigans... eye test appointment cancelled.. talk of waiting list.. what is going on?
 
Scholl and boots do a version too. The boots one is much cheaper than the scholl one but I find it works just as well.
 
Nigel
You say this balm is safe for diabetic feet is there any lotion ,balm etc that may be unsafe for us DBs to use
CAROL
 
carty said:
Nigel
You say this balm is safe for diabetic feet is there any lotion ,balm etc that may be unsafe for us DBs to use
CAROL
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Don't know what NIgel has to say about this but it is a fact that most manufacturers of Foot Products put something similar to this in the product literature :

Diabetics should seek professional medical advice before using any footcare product.
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Now, whether that is to cover themselves or that there may be some interactions or contra-indications you would have to check each product. Same with many things out there.
 
carty said:
Nigel
You say this balm is safe for diabetic feet is there any lotion ,balm etc that may be unsafe for us DBs to use
CAROL
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Hi Carol,

In answer to your question I am unsure, but as Ken says some do suggest seeking medical advice before using. The flexitol on the other hand does state that it is safe for diabetic feet, the only exception I would say is for people with ulcers or cuts and grazes to the feet, but this product (flexitol) was recommended to me by my podiatrist some 5 years ago and I get this on prescription being a type 1.

My wife was using a foot cream once to remove hard skin, it had a grit-like texture but didn't mention on the packaging about it being safe for diabetic feet, I would have thought it wasn't as it would have been like walking on sandpaper but that is only my opinion. Ask a Podiatrist if you are unsure which product to use on your feet, perhaps your gp could also advise here and recommend something suitable.

Nigel
 
Thanks for the further comments... now I am worried, sort of. I asked the nursey and she told me just about any lotion would be fine. Her only caution was not to get any cream between my toes... 8)
 
Thanks for all your info .I.dont have a problem with my feet and when I was dx the nurse just said to keep the feet and legs well moisturised so I basically slap on any cream (not double I eat that)
CAROL
 
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