feet

I was diagnosed with Type 2 (H1abc at 76, then 69) & high cholesterol (6, decreased to 5) about a month ago. I’ve radically changed my diet to a low carb diet (aiming for 100-120 g of carbs per day). I’ve been a vegetarian for 36 years. I don’t have any trouble sticking to the new diet. I...

I've had quick search but couldn't find much on forum, so sorry if repeat post. So just had annual diabetes review by my nurse, and was told need to lose some weight. I'm currently 18St /120kg, have suffered blisters, ulcers in the past so wear orthopedic shoes. Currently eating low carb diet...

I am after advice, and at my wits end, my husband feet are I think in a bad way, the heels are disgusting and cracked, there does not seem to be any infection, it looks like just hard skin. He is type 2, how can I get him to treat / see someone without being the nagging wìfe ? Cheers X

Next week we’re hosting a Facebook Live Q&A video! And the subject is all things feet! We really want to know any questions you guys have about feet or footcare – anything you’ve always wanted to ask but never had the chance. We’ll then try and answer as many of your questions as possible in...

Does anyone have any experience of swelling in the feet and ankles? I've ruled out blood clots, as it's in both legs. I can feel it from my thighs, all the way down, it being especially bad in my ankles and feet. I can press it, and leave a large indent, so it's an accumulation of water (I...

i have fungus on my nails which I haven't really taken seriously. Now, after hearing about fungus on feet on this forum, wondering if it is quite serious and needs attention and, if so, how do I go about getting rid of this fungus? Type 2 diabetic. I'm also getting some pain in my legs, near my...

Hi all, I do hope I'm on the right site to get help from people in the know. 2016 had a sting in it's tail for me. One week before Christmas I was diagnosed with prediabetes. Having been annoyingly unwell for about four years, with my GP treating me like someone with a mental illness, this was...

Hi folks, Can anyone tell me what this numb red spot on my foot is please? The spot itself is numb but the area around it feels normal. It has been there a few months now and I initially thought it was a bite. http://s10.postimg.org/45iizgxl5/20160920_023156.jpg Any thoughts would be much...

Hi all, I'm new to this site, so hope this is the right board to be posting on! So, a little backstory: I'm Charley, I turn 23 on Thursday, and I've had T1 Diabetes since I was 9 months old. I had good control, and no issues until I turned 11/12 and was sent to boarding school and took on the...