Foot care

[rustee2011]

I posted this in a previous thread. However, I will keep it seperate. My freinds who has been diabetic type 1 for over 30 years always walks in his home barefoot. When I asked him the advice given regarding covering feet with socks due to the risk of getting a cut and possible amputation - He told me that is based on 1930s hogwash. It is very rare - does he have a point

 

[Northerner]

I answered in the other thread, but just to add, it isn't hogwash - the risks are still there just as much as they always were, especially if your levels are higher than normal. This can mean slower healing from any infections, and also any nwuropathy may mean that injuries are overlooked until they become very serious. Why take risks is what I say! 🙂 Check your feet regularly and protect them from injury.

 

[rustee2011]

Thanks for that, I certainly will keep on wearing either slippers or a pair of old shoes around the house. It didn't make that much sense to me what he said

 

[Caroline]

I am not a huge fan of shoes or slippers, so slip mine off when I am at my desk or watching telly and not walking about too much.

It makes sense to protect our feet, even in a non diabetic foot and leg injuries take longer to heal than hand or arm injuries anyway.

I do know a few people who could stand on a drawing pin or piece of broken glass and not know it then have all kinds of problems. Unless it is just you at home and you are certain your floor is danger free, I'd go with the advice and wear something on my feet for walking about in.

 

[Steff]

I used tp be very slap dash with my feet before diagnosis but now im always covered up with either slippers or socks, our plates are precious and need looking after.