For a diabetic, should pedicure's be done once a month?

Question

should they go to a podiatrist; can they get a better pedicure?

Answer 1

diabetics often suffer prom neuropathy, so they can't feel their feet so well- especially older diabetics....Of course, their circulation is impaired, so even a blister or scratch on the foot can go unnoticed, become infected, and eventually lead to loss of toes or even a whole foot or part of the leg.

diabetics need to be sure to moisturize their feet, and check their skin daily. I would say that a podiatrist is overkill unless there's some kind of major issure- like nail digging into skin...I would be sure to tell the pedicurist that you're diabetic so she if even more careful to avoid scratching or scraping your feet.

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Diabetics have to be careful with their feet, and if they are havign problems or complications with their feet, I would first reccommend a visit to their family doctor, or the endocrinologist, and then let this healthcare provider decide whether the patient should go to a podiatrist or not. My mother, who is diabetic, goes to a podiatrist and she has a lot of feet problems. I am diabetic and not seeing a podiatrist and no feet trouble as of this time typing this to you.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

only go to a podiatrist. do not even go to a nail place and get anything done. with diabetes you are so much more suseptible to infection. a woman in dallas actually got a fungal infection from one and it went systemic and she died. thats a HORRIBLE way to die. go to podiatrist and with him or her about what you want. painting your nails should be a problem but getting the nails cut and filed should be a job specifically reserved for a professional. be sure to inspect your feet everyday for any signs of infection or inbedded object.

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