my husband has diabetes n has a blister between his toe n i cant take him to a doc. cuz we dont have insurance

Answer 1

There are many things you can do to take care of diabetes without seeing a doctor, but none of them are a substitute for competent medical care, the bottom line is that you should see a doctor, even if it's expensive, because it will be much more expensive later when complications develop from poorly controlled diabetes.
What you can do yourself though is first and foremost to follow a strict diet and exercise, aiming for moderate weight loss. Any simple carbohydrates should be eaten in small quantities and infrequently, which means few sugary snacks, very little pasta and rice, little in the way of bread and bread products, that sort of thing. That will help keep blood glucose levels down, but most likely will not be sufficient without medication (some of the meds are very inexpensive).
Next, scrupulous foot care, especially if there is some loss of sensation (many people don't notice this in the early stages). Nightly checking for small lesions, and frequently washing the feet and treating any small lesions like you would elsewhere, promptly washing and dressing them, then keeping them as clean and dry as possible.
All these things will help, but you do need to see a doctor, please, do it now before you're in the position where things are worse later.

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Hmmm....you dont want to mess around with diabetes. If you could afford it out of pocket....I would strongly reccommend taking him to have it checked. A blister can be a doorway for infection if it opens up and then you'll have more problems than just a little blister on your...feet. Maybe call your doctor and tell them you have no insurance, but your having a problem....maybe they can do a payment plan for you? Id look into gettin insurance, specially if he has diabetes.

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With the newer types of insulin these days, diabetic diets aren't necessarily as restrictive as they used to be. Read here https://tr.im/2Wm3f
As with any medicine or diet change, you should discuss it with your doctor. Fruits, both fresh and dried, have a natural sugar in them that will raise blood sugar levels, so be careful about eating too much. Not sure about the nuts. Moderation is always the key. I've been diabetic for 18 years and just recently changed insulin types. I love it because it gives me more freedom in when and what I eat.

Answer 6

You don't need insurance to pay the doctor. He probably will take a check.

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it's a little hard for answer but do what you want with it... i think you better afford the payment of the consultation then loose a leg... let me tell you a lot of people with with diabetes problem got amputation. please i think it deserve the money for keeping his leg. insurance or not!

Answer 8

this could be very bad and you need to take him there are hospitals that are considered free or something like that community ones he needs to go this could be open sore soon and that is hard to maintain. go to see a doctor asap.

Answer 9

All of the above information is informative and you should be seen. Can you access an emergency room or clinic and apply for free care? Please have him seen and evaluated some how.

Answer 10

Please see the web pages for more details on Diabetic foot care.