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Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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topazmoon1968 08/12/2014

I am really nervous because I have had an ingrown toenail for about a month now. It hasn't been bothering me too much and it does not look infected, but I called the podiatrist today to make an appointment. The first appt. he had is not until August 20th. My sugars have been fine, and I am going to the doctor on Thursday to follow up as I was only diagnosed a few months ago. Should I try to get into the foot doctor sooner or is it not an emergency?

Thanks

Liz1961 08/12/2014

Did you tell the podiatrist that you were diabetic? I had to have an ingrown toenail taken care of and when I told the receptionist at my podiatrists office that I was diabetic and the skin around my toe was quite red and swollen and sore and she got me in the same week.
I wouldn't worry too much as you'll be seeing him next week. Soak your feet in warm water and epsom salts about 15 min. every night. It will help stave off infection, and try to wear shoes that let your toes move freely until you've seen the podiatrist.
I always tell my podiatrist, dentist and gp that I'm a diabetic when scheduling an appointment.

topazmoon1968 08/12/2014

Thanks Liz - I did not tell them yet. I figured I would tell them when I go. The last time I went, I had not been diagnosed yet. It does not look infected and I have been putting antibiotic cream on it. Just today it started to bother me a bit, so I figured I would go get it checked. I will start soaking it. I guess if it gets worse I will call them back. Thanks so much

blueviolet725 04/19/2015

august 20th???NO WAY!!
you need to call back.

Liz1961 04/20/2015

This is an OLD post from 2014. Hopefully topazmoon1968 no longer has this problem. LOL!!

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