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Hacks on feet

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Anbemcc

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Hiya can anyone, recommend a safe cream to help my hacks please
Thanks
 
hacks? wot are they then maybe we can help
 
Hiya can anyone, recommend a safe cream to help my hacks please
Thanks
Not sure what 'hacks' are but a good moisturiser like the Neutrogena ones, cracked heel cream Boots or something like Hydromol.
 
Sorry to hear about your feet @Anbemcc

Flexitol was a foot cream multiple members used to recommend, though I confess I’ve never actually tried it.

For very dry / splitting hands I use O’Keeffe’s green tubs (can’t remember the exact name). I think they do a blue version for feet.
 
try your GP as u get free scrips being diabetic
 
Just little cuts on the sole of foot due to dry skin
I think the cracked heel cream should work quite well, plenty available from any pharmacy or on line. People have mentioned Flexitol as being good.
 
i belive some foot creams are no longer be able to be prescribed anymore.
Thanks
Sorry to hear about your feet @Anbemcc

Flexitol was a foot cream multiple members used to recommend, though I confess I’ve never actually tried it.

For very dry / splitting hands I use O’Keeffe’s green tubs (can’t remember the exact name). I think they do a blue version for feet.
Thanks
 
Your feet are something you need to take care of with good moisturising and nail care as if diabetic your feet are at risk of being slow to heal especially if your blood glucose is high.
If you are unsure then get your diabetic nurse to do a foot check.
 
I've been using "Gehwol Med-Salve" for years and not had cracked heels ever since
 
i belive some foot creams are no longer be able to be prescribed anymore.
It may be a postcode thing - I still get Flexitol on prescription. I find it very good. Worth asking your surgery nurse or GP.
 
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