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Narrow, Spiny and poor nails July 28, 2017,
Post by MavisI don’t particularly like my nails and I have very sensitive feetRead More
Working together July 24, 2017,
Post by Andy LavenderIt’s odd to see the impact including Sue in my care has had on us as a team. I find she is more protective of my foot, but from a professional point of view she is also more pushy about my foot care. She is more engaged. As a result I’m taking less risks. I’m …Read More
Diabetes can be a long standing battle July 23, 2017,
Post by Andy LavenderI am a type one diabetic diagnosed at the age of 2 I have never known life without this condition. Nearly 7 years ago I developed a foot ulcer which almost resulted in a partial amputation of my left foot, with high doses of antibiotics and a lot of determination I managed to beat the …Read More
Reduced sensation can be dangerous July 22, 2017,
Post by Andy LavenderPerhaps here I should explain my right foot is bomb proof. It’s my left that’s more fragile than a freshly laid egg, in the path of a steam roller. Read More
Even a blister can be life changing July 21, 2017,
Post by Andy LavenderAs a result of my diabetes I have what’s called “diabetic feet” which means my toes are heavily clawed, so lots of pressure is placed on the tips. The friction and pressure result in a callus build up (hard skin), then callus breaks down and the net result is an ulcer. Read More
Better partnerships are required July 21, 2017,
Post by Andy LavenderClinicians are reported as HCPs Health Care Professionals, and I would like to consign that term to history. I would like them to be referred to as HCPs where the P = Partner. I am not a clinician I have never been to medical school I don’t even have a degree, any sort of degree …Read More
Toes don’t work July 7, 2017,
Post by Nick HeysMy right foot has always been at least a full size smaller than my left, I also have reduced movement in my right toes and hard skin on both heels that can sometimes be painful.Read More
