Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
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...
I post daily in the PTSD support group, not here, but I hope I can ask a question for some help. I've been diagnosed with diabetes 2 since 2011 now. I follow my regimen and things seem to go generally ok.
But 2 weeks ago I simply clipped my toenails and accidentally nicked the bed of my left big toenail. It's taken forever to heal. I soak it in warm salt water and night and tend to it. It's getting better, but ever so slowly.
I've heard this is a diabetes issue. Is it? If so, what precautions, measures are advised?
I know this sounds trivial in comparison to our major challenges with the disease, so I apologize for asking such an inane question. But it has given me a limp for a couple of weeks, and if you don't mind, any answer is welcome.
But 2 weeks ago I simply clipped my toenails and accidentally nicked the bed of my left big toenail. It's taken forever to heal. I soak it in warm salt water and night and tend to it. It's getting better, but ever so slowly.
I've heard this is a diabetes issue. Is it? If so, what precautions, measures are advised?
I know this sounds trivial in comparison to our major challenges with the disease, so I apologize for asking such an inane question. But it has given me a limp for a couple of weeks, and if you don't mind, any answer is welcome.
I was getting a pedicure from a Salon, however, my Endo Doc had a fit and insisted I go to the Podiatrist. The price is the same, I just don't get my toes painted..LOL
Your feet and hands are the farthest from your heart so it takes longer for the blood flow to get there, so it takes longer for a sore to heal.
I would suggest you let the Doc take a look at you "nip" if it has not healed. Lots of sores on a Diabetic heal from the outside first, and you want it to heal from in inside first.
Hope this helps and ask any question you want, that is why we have a "support board".
Also don't go barefoot outside especially since if you have neuropathy you might not feel stepping on something
No question is trivial either, I agree w/carrottop50. That is why this group is here to help each other out. Many of the people here have walked this long much longer than others and have great advice.
Hugs,
Gabby