Pedicure and Diabetes: Can They Go Together?

Pedicure and diabetes are mainly associated with foot care. As the feet are the foundation of the body, so if they collapse, the whole body is in trouble. Pedicure is like pampering the feet and the body as well but with it, the feet are proned to get some cuts. For people with diabetes, it is not good to get cuts, bruises or wounds in the feet. Worse, if the feet get infected. That is why, diabetics are advised not to get pedicure.

Pedicure for feet care; but with diabetes, is it really caring for the feet? The feet should be taken cared of and should be protected from any form of injury since it can invite infection. Infection has the tendency to result to higher blood sugar which slows down the healing process, can result to ulcers and eventually potential amputation. That is why injury in the feet should be of the diabetic’s major concern.

If you go for pedicure

If you need to have pedicure, make sure you shall be safe with the salon you choose. Pick those with good sanitation practices.

Never forget to tell the salon staff that you have diabetes. So, they can be as careful as you. Stainless steel instruments are cleaner than those made of wood. If you insist for pedicure even if you have diabetes, double check if the salon foot tub is cleaned between clients. Temperature for water should be 90-95 degrees to make you safer. Remember not to use razors, nor lotions between the toes and always be gentle.

If you shave your legs, give yourself two days before the salon appointment so as your chance of getting cuts or nicks is decreased.

Just to be safe

Pedicure…is the risk-taking worth it? Many health professionals forbid their diabetic patients from pedicure to ensure they are free of cuts, bruises or wounds that can transfer into a life-threatening situation. Major concerns are salon conditions, cleanliness of tools and skill of the individual doing the pedicure. All these are extremely important to look into if you have diabetes. So, make your own decision. Remember though that most healthcare professionals, advise you to better not go for it.