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Foot Spa's

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I was looking at buying a foot spa today and it gave a warning that it was unsuitable for diabetic's. Does anyone know why this is please?
 
Most things give a warning about diabetes and it's just to cover themselves!

Because diabetes can cause neuropathy though, we must look after our feet. The reason they are saying it's unsuitable is because as a diabetic you may lose some feeling in your feet and not realise if something is harming you. As long as you look after you feet and dont have neuropathy, the spa should be fine! and if you do, just check with your doctor to see if it's ok.


There are usually signs by spas at the gym warning that you shouldnt use them if you are diabetic, I just ignore them 😉
 
oopsies i used a foot spa not that long ago...

Rebel 😛
 
hmmmm,

Foot spa sounds like a good idea! Damn diabetes!! Still soon my sight will be gone and I won't see the signs!!
Then again a little later my feet may get amputated! So maybe I should save my money and spend it on a nice wooden peg leg!

aaaarrrrggghhhhh!!
 
well found steff, I've saved it.

Now how much do these things cost!?

Hmmm might have to just have a bath after all!
 
thats ok guys i love my copy and pasting ha
 
sure is yukk hate it i got a pommie stone or whatever it is called
 
They cost too much anyway, you will use it once or twice then shove it out of the way.. I know, I've had 2!!

Julie xx

Oh forgot to say, my sister has a ped egg for dry skin, looks awful but she says its fab!
 
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Some foot spas also heat the water, so it might get too hot. If you're going to get one put a thermometer in it. At least then you can see if the water is getting too hot.
 
Have found recently that mt feet ache more after a days work and thought the spa might be a good way to remedy it. Bit disappointed to see the warning. Thanks for the info guys anyway.
 
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