Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I have read your question fully and understand your concerns. From what you are mentioned, with your foot swollen and in pain, I suspect it could be either cellulitis or Charcot’s foot. Cellulitis is an infection of the skin of your feet. There is swelling, pain, redness and increased warmth. Treatment is by antibiotics for about 10-14 days. Charcot’s foot is a complication of uncontrolled diabetes. Diabetes if not properly controlled can cause damage to nerves-called peripheral neuropathy. The patient may lose sensation in the feet. So, he cannot feel trauma or irritation, thus a small wound may become a festering infection. Diabetes also causes poor circulation of blood. Due to poor circulation the bones and joint weaken and result in fractures or dislocations. As patient cannot feel the pain of fractures, he continues to walk and this worsens the condition. Ultimately the foot gets swollen and deformed. Prompt offloading of your foot is very important, if not the deformity would be permanent Hence, I would advise you to see your doctor as soon as possible. I am sorry, I do not understand much about health insurance in USA, but your health is important too. Hence, kindly see a doctor. I hope this answer has helped you. Thank you Regards Dr Sunita Sayammagaru