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Found A Pimple In Foot. Diabetic. What Can They Be?
Found a pimple size hard bump in arch of foot and I am diabetic... I have been on my feet in the heat of New Orleans since early this morning. Although I am a diabetic I have never had any issues with my feet before today. Is there anything over the counter or any advice you can give as I have to be on my feet tomorrow ~ Friday
Mon, 29 Apr 2013
Hello,
Your are a Diabetic.
Foot care is a integral part of Diabetic management as a whole.
In long standing diabetes due to peripheral neuropathy the pain and temperature sensation of the foot is lost. It is a natural defence mechanism. So any trivial to the foot of the diabetics should be attained to.
The blister that you have developed may be due to you walking in the sun on a bare foot or on an improper foot wear. Both should be avoided in the future.
Don't deroof the blister. Give a good antibiotic cover.
Consult a podiatrist.
Your are a Diabetic.
Foot care is a integral part of Diabetic management as a whole.
In long standing diabetes due to peripheral neuropathy the pain and temperature sensation of the foot is lost. It is a natural defence mechanism. So any trivial to the foot of the diabetics should be attained to.
The blister that you have developed may be due to you walking in the sun on a bare foot or on an improper foot wear. Both should be avoided in the future.
Don't deroof the blister. Give a good antibiotic cover.
Consult a podiatrist.
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