Cut straight across so that the edges are less likely to grow into the skin around the nail causing ingrown toenails.
Check your feet daily for any sores- especially if you have neuropathy at all. Diabetics heal slowly- especially in the extremeties, so it is important to be deligent in checking your lower legs and feet. Diabetes is the number one cause of non-traumatic leg amputations due to unchecked infections.How to cut toe nails for diabetics?
You are not suppose to do this...you are to have a dr do this and sho w you how or you can die!!!! Do not try this until you see a dr.
Your podiatrist can show you how to properly cut your toenails. However, always allow only your podiatrist to take care of problems like callouses, blisters, skin cracks, and hangnails. You most certainly don't want those to become ulcers when you are a diabetic. Whether you have neuropathy or not, check your feet every morning and evening for signs of injury or abnormal wear. Use a good lotion on them every morning, but not between the toes. (I find the stuff with shea butter works great.) Get some good walking exercise in several times a week for circulation. Don't be a tightwad on buying some good shoes, even if you have to spring for the orthotic customs. We all only have two feet for standard equipment!
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I would have your doctor do this. Feet are very vulnerable to diabetics. One infection can lead to a whole set of major problems
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