The Sweet Diabetic

Trimming Toenails: The Basics

Caring for our feet is one of the many things we diabetics must be vigilant about.  From time to time I like to post about trimming our toenails.  After I lost my left big toe, this became a big fearful issue for me.  In retrospect I believe an ingrown toenail was a contributing factor to my toe amputation.  So, here's a little refresher for us.

Ingrown Toenails Can Lead To Amputation

Here's an article about ingrown toenails.  It's so important for diabetics to watch for ingrown toenails.  An infection in your toe can lead to amputation.

After my own toe amputation I check my feet both morning and night.  I hope you do too. 

Some lessons are hard to learn.

Sherry

Ingrown Toenails Can Lead To Amputation

Here's an article about ingrown toenails.  It's so important for diabetics to watch for ingrown toenails.  An infection in your toe can lead to amputation.

After my own toe amputation I check my feet both morning and night.  I hope you do too. 

Some lessons are hard to learn.

Sherry

Ingrown Toenails Can Lead To Amputation

Here's an article about ingrown toenails.  It's so important for diabetics to watch for ingrown toenails.  An infection in your toe can lead to amputation.

After my own toe amputation I check my feet both morning and night.  I hope you do too. 

Some lessons are hard to learn.

Sherry

Someone Keeps Stealing My Shoes ...

Lately, I've been having a couple of returning themes in my dreams. Someone is always stealing my shoes!

Now Open ~ Crocs Swamp

 

My favorite shoes, Crocs, for my diabetic feet are now available here for you!

Pressure Sore

The most common type of common type of wound you may have on your feet is called a pressure sore.

Amputation, Three Years Later

August 25th marked the third year anniversary of when my left big toe had to be amputated do too a staph infection and diabetes spurred on by a blister.  I was diagnosed with diabetes on August 19th and pretty much it went downhill after that.

Amputation of the Foot or Toe (Toe Amputation, Foot Amputation) | ThirdAge Articles

Prior to Procedure Your doctor will likely do at least some of the following:

Practice Good Preventative Foot Care To Avoid Diabetic Foot Disease

The leading cause of limb loss in diabetes is foot ulcers. However, at least 50% of amputations can be avoided through proper diabetes management and foot care.