Diabetic foot care?

Here is a real lame question. I鈥檓 new to the diabetic world and I was told I should take very good care of my feet. There are some areas that need a bit of looking at, on the heel for one. My question is; before I apply the flexitol, Can I wear my diabetic socks after I apply the cream or will that make the stuff rub off and not work?

Rub the cream into the skin, then put on the socks. The reason you have to pay good attention to your feet is because diabetics are notorious for getting bad infections in their feet, and get so bad where you have to have them amputated, I knew this old guy who had that happened, his name was wheel-chair sam, he's dead now because he was about 90.

Yes you can wear your diabetic socks if you have really rubbed theFlexitol in really well. Once you do that there shouldn't be any to rub off on your socks.

all you need to do is promote cirrculation. i would wear the massage socks first and then put on the cream.

Hi

My mom had diabetes..and she use to see a podatrist..for her foot care..well most of it....when ever I apply foot cream, I always put socks on afterwards...for a few reasons...the lotion doesn't get on everything...and my feet will stay warm..and stay moisturized better....It might be in my head..but ....my feet seem to be softer after putting lotion on them...when wearing socks....

My mom use to put lotion on her feet before she went to bed..and would wear her supportive socks (diabetic socks) over the lotion...she would also soak her feet before she put on her lotion (when your feet are not so hard..the lotion absorbs better....so better when feet are moist...aka wearing socks..feet keep moist.warm/sweaty...lol

good luck!

Go ahead and wear your socks after puting it on the sock will take some of it off but most will stay and do its job.Take care of your feet check daily for problems and protect them from injury.
Good luck.

Your doctor should be able to answer that for you. Have you tried calling your pharmacy and speaking with your pharmacist?

I know someone who has diabetes and he goes to a podiatrist once or twice a month just to make sure there are no problems.

If you suspect a problem with your feet, have it looked at ASAP.

The type of shoes you wear are important, too. You have to make sure they fit properly.

Foot care is extremely important in diabetes. Either check your feet daily yourself, or have someone do it for you. My mother had an open ulcer on the ball of one foot that stayed open for years. Mom did not do a good job at keeping her diabetes under control and she paid for it. She was legally blind from diabetic retinopathy, she had that ulcer on her foot. She would eat candy and ice cream all of the time and then wonder why she couldn't get her sugar under control.

I am trying to use her as a bad example to myself so that I will work diligently to keep my hypoglycemia from going over into diabetes.

my father foot is too weak,he can't walk very fast,stay longer and continue to walk,but always too tired.

I am sorry for your ailment. To keep the diabetes under control, drink juice extracted from one bitter gourd, one cucumber and one tomato on empty stomach before breakfast daily and see the difference because you are new to the diabetic world and it would be very wise to keep the disorder under control in the beginning. Eat lots of cucumber and that will help you in many ways. Cut down totally on high calorie stuffs and shift to vegetarian food, salad, fruits and fruit juices. Avoid banana, mango and apply custard since they contain high amount of sugar. Rice is also bad if you are taking insulin. Avoid aerated cold drinks, alcohol, tobacco, tea and coffee. Drink sufficient water. Reduce weight If obese and correct constipation. One hour brisk walking will keep your sugar level under control and it is a proven fact. Avoid injuries and cuts because the wound healing takes longer time in diabetes patients. Wear socks after applying medicine. Take care and be in good health.