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      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      If you were to go on a 7-day trip away from home, which of the following supplies would you bring, in addition to what you would normally use in 7 days? Select all that apply to you.
      I usually take 2-3 times what I think I'll need.
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      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      If you were to go on a 7-day trip away from home, which of the following supplies would you bring, in addition to what you would normally use in 7 days? Select all that apply to you.
      I always bring extra infusion sets and CGM sensors in case of accidental tear out. With Tandem pump, a charger is also essential. I forgot mine in my last weekend away. I use a Dexcom G6, so don't need to finger stick, but always bring my meter & strips just in case, and extra lancets as sometimes my non-diabetic family members like me to check their BG. I always take a vial and syringes in case of pump failure. For overnight trips also bring juice boxes/ glucose tabs and glucagon in case for lows. Hard to travel light as a T1D, especially with those GIANT Dexcom sensor inserters! 🧳🧳🧳
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      I usually take 2-3 times what I think I'll need.
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      Just did this and brought almost all of these things. Didn’t think to pack an extra transmitter tho. But, did have 3 ways of administering insulin, plus CGM and regular meter. So, I knew I was good. I choose “loaner pump” too but really it’s an old pump that still works. I actually had to use it the week before my trip for a pump failure emergency, so glad I have it.
    • 3 hours, 46 minutes ago
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      Having been a Boy Scout when I was young taught me to be prepared for anything. I tend to over pack for everything. So, I pack just about everything listed. However, I never considered taking one of my old insulin pumps. I'll consider it. But for a 7 day trip, I'm not sure. I guess it depend upon where I'm going.
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      I was in Boston in 2013 when we were all confined to our hotels while they searched for the marathon bomber. I also remember 9/11 when planes were grounded. I never assume I can easily restock supplies and always take at least double the amount I'll need of everything including my backup pump. Fingers crossed that I never need it. I hope I could be one of the ones who share live saving stuff with anyone who gets caught without it.
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      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      If you were to go on a 7-day trip away from home, which of the following supplies would you bring, in addition to what you would normally use in 7 days? Select all that apply to you.
      Ughhh the extra CGM sensor is the worst. It takes up an unnecessarily large amount of space.
    • 3 hours, 49 minutes ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
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      It is WAY TOO MUCH stuff to be prepared away from home. Generally, half my suitcase. And even more stuff if it is a two-week trip. You missed snacks and glucose tabs.
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      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      If you were to go on a 7-day trip away from home, which of the following supplies would you bring, in addition to what you would normally use in 7 days? Select all that apply to you.
      I was in Boston in 2013 when we were all confined to our hotels while they searched for the marathon bomber. I also remember 9/11 when planes were grounded. I never assume I can easily restock supplies and always take at least double the amount I'll need of everything including my backup pump. Fingers crossed that I never need it. I hope I could be one of the ones who share live saving stuff with anyone who gets caught without it.
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      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
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      Ughhh the extra CGM sensor is the worst. It takes up an unnecessarily large amount of space.
    • 5 hours, 11 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
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      I'm really surprised at the low percentages of people that take extra supplies. We don't carry an extra pump and haven't used one long enough to have old extras. But even though we are, in general, very light packers, we always make sure we have extra D-supplies, in case a sensor fails or is ripped off, a bottle of insulin gets damaged, etc. But it also depends on WHERE we are going. On an overseas trip of any length we'd always take an extra transmitter. But we'd be unlikely to take one on a domestic trip unless we were going for several weeks. We always take pens even on an overnight trip ever since my husband flew to NYC on a day trip with some buddies, his pump failed, he had not brought pens for back-up and his BG soared! I see the burden of carrying extra supplies as the price to pay for insurance that nothing will actually fail.
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      Glucose tabs and snacks.
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      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
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      I take twice as much pods, CGM supplies as I know I will need. It is a pain to carry all that junk but necessary. We never know when a pod or sensor will fail. I also take syringes just in case my pump fails which it never has in the almost three decades I have used one. I also carry a few Baqsimi just in case I have a severe low. I carry more insulin than I know I will need since I broke a bottle once when overseas and almost ran out on another foreign trip.
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      A while back I went to the UK for a choir tour. I had just acquired a CGM, a G4 Platinum, specifically as a safety measure for the trip. I don't bring second meter any more, but this was before the Dexcom was trusted for bolusing, so I was still meter-dependent and felt I needed an extra just in case. As it turned out I DID need it, but not for myself. There was another, newly dx'd, T1 on the trip and she lost her meter when she left her bag on the bus or some such. So I was able to come to the rescue. It was possible to buy a replacement of course but European/Brit ones are calibrated in moles rather than mL so that was still a glitch--she used mine for the remainder of the trip.
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      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      If you were to go on a 7-day trip away from home, which of the following supplies would you bring, in addition to what you would normally use in 7 days? Select all that apply to you.
      Just did this and brought almost all of these things. Didn’t think to pack an extra transmitter tho. But, did have 3 ways of administering insulin, plus CGM and regular meter. So, I knew I was good. I choose “loaner pump” too but really it’s an old pump that still works. I actually had to use it the week before my trip for a pump failure emergency, so glad I have it.
    • 5 hours, 15 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
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      It is WAY TOO MUCH stuff to be prepared away from home. Generally, half my suitcase. And even more stuff if it is a two-week trip. You missed snacks and glucose tabs.
    • 8 hours, 11 minutes ago
      TEH likes your comment at
      If you were to go on a 7-day trip away from home, which of the following supplies would you bring, in addition to what you would normally use in 7 days? Select all that apply to you.
      Skin prep pads.
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      TEH likes your comment at
      If you were to go on a 7-day trip away from home, which of the following supplies would you bring, in addition to what you would normally use in 7 days? Select all that apply to you.
      Glucose tabs and snacks.
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      TEH likes your comment at
      If you were to go on a 7-day trip away from home, which of the following supplies would you bring, in addition to what you would normally use in 7 days? Select all that apply to you.
      Additional (i.e. beyond what I usually carry with me) glucose tablets and a dose of Baqsimi.
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      TEH likes your comment at
      If you were to go on a 7-day trip away from home, which of the following supplies would you bring, in addition to what you would normally use in 7 days? Select all that apply to you.
      I usually take 2-3 times what I think I'll need.
    • 8 hours, 58 minutes ago
      Flo Bachrach likes your comment at
      If you were to go on a 7-day trip away from home, which of the following supplies would you bring, in addition to what you would normally use in 7 days? Select all that apply to you.
      I take twice as much pods, CGM supplies as I know I will need. It is a pain to carry all that junk but necessary. We never know when a pod or sensor will fail. I also take syringes just in case my pump fails which it never has in the almost three decades I have used one. I also carry a few Baqsimi just in case I have a severe low. I carry more insulin than I know I will need since I broke a bottle once when overseas and almost ran out on another foreign trip.
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      Jeff Marvel likes your comment at
      If you were to go on a 7-day trip away from home, which of the following supplies would you bring, in addition to what you would normally use in 7 days? Select all that apply to you.
      Having been a Boy Scout when I was young taught me to be prepared for anything. I tend to over pack for everything. So, I pack just about everything listed. However, I never considered taking one of my old insulin pumps. I'll consider it. But for a 7 day trip, I'm not sure. I guess it depend upon where I'm going.
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      Jeff Marvel likes your comment at
      If you were to go on a 7-day trip away from home, which of the following supplies would you bring, in addition to what you would normally use in 7 days? Select all that apply to you.
      I was in Boston in 2013 when we were all confined to our hotels while they searched for the marathon bomber. I also remember 9/11 when planes were grounded. I never assume I can easily restock supplies and always take at least double the amount I'll need of everything including my backup pump. Fingers crossed that I never need it. I hope I could be one of the ones who share live saving stuff with anyone who gets caught without it.
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      Jeff Marvel likes your comment at
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      I agree that it depends on where the trip is. My decision point is how long would it take to get replacement supplies and what are the effects of a delay. I’m MDI Tresiba which lasts >24 hours, which significantly reduces the urgency to replace background insulin. For NYC, I brought nothing extra. For my trip to a third world country- I brought one, and only one, extra of each supply including a CGM receiver. Dexcom wasn’t available where I went and I worried if something happened to my phone, I wouldn’t be able to download the software if I bought a replacement phone.
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      Jeff Marvel likes your comment at
      If you were to go on a 7-day trip away from home, which of the following supplies would you bring, in addition to what you would normally use in 7 days? Select all that apply to you.
      I'm really surprised at the low percentages of people that take extra supplies. We don't carry an extra pump and haven't used one long enough to have old extras. But even though we are, in general, very light packers, we always make sure we have extra D-supplies, in case a sensor fails or is ripped off, a bottle of insulin gets damaged, etc. But it also depends on WHERE we are going. On an overseas trip of any length we'd always take an extra transmitter. But we'd be unlikely to take one on a domestic trip unless we were going for several weeks. We always take pens even on an overnight trip ever since my husband flew to NYC on a day trip with some buddies, his pump failed, he had not brought pens for back-up and his BG soared! I see the burden of carrying extra supplies as the price to pay for insurance that nothing will actually fail.
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    How would you describe your typical diabetes-related foot care routine? Share how you care for your feet in the comments.

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    36 Comments

    1. Wanacure

      I apply miconazole nitrate ointment to my toenails and feet to control athletes foot. I change socks and shoes daily. I check my feet daily including between the toes. Wearing extra-depth shoes to accommodate my custom orthotics was a real big pain relief.

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    2. Ahh Life

      Regular checker consisting of:

      1. Visual inspection of
      2. Fungus around perimeter of foot
      3. Fungus between toes
      4. Fungus under toenails
      5. Visit to podiatrist every 9 weeks for toenail trims
      6. Nerve conduction tests by podiatrist periodically

      Anti-fungal used for skin is Ketoconazole 2%. Treatment for under toenail fungus is extremely vexing. ( ͡> ⏏ ͡<)

      I walk a lot. The feet may well give out before I do.

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    3. Cristina JS

      I’m only 6 years in with T1D, excellent control. No sign of diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy.

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    4. RegMunro

      My routine turns out to be buying expensive shoes. I started with Addidas Superboosters and also have ASIC shoes
      The extra protection under my feet has stood me in very good stead
      I’m in my 57th year of T1D so my feet are in remarkably good shape

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      1. Tod Herman

        This response seems to fit me the best. My feet are in good shape and I wear very good shoes that fit my varying needs. But I’m only at 43 years of T1D.

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      2. Lawrence S.

        I find ASICS to be the most comfortable shoe (sneaker) on my feet. I occasionally wear Addidas. I cannot wear Nikes, they are too narrow for my feet.

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    5. Francisco Varea

      I just Check them every now and then. And then I go to the podiatrist once a year

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    6. RegMunro

      Every evening note the level of neuropathy when I get into bed
      After showering ensure no athletes foot
      Wear good shoes

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    7. Michael Andrews

      I check my feet daily, either when I’m washing my feet in the shower or when I’m just putting on my socks and shoes.

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    8. Andrew Stewart

      Just normal foot care for me: keep my toenails clean and short ; sunscreen until I get a good base tan wearing my flip flops and occasional lotion. #BeWell

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    9. Chrisanda

      I wash my feet daily, apply medication if I notice athlete’s foot starting, have a pedicure every few weeks, get checked by my doctor at each visit.

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    10. Sherolyn Newell

      I picked other because I wasn’t sure what was meant. I visually check my feet every day when I wash them. I haven’t had any trouble with athlete’s foot. I guess I don’t know what else I am supposed to be doing. Endo checks for neuropathy.

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    11. Kristine Warmecke

      Mine has changed as my foot needs has changed. Usually check for red areas twice a day now, due to having no feeling in my feet (combination of beginning diabetic neuropathy and neuropathy from Taxotere – chemo drug for breast cancer). Have custom orthotics and recently thought I had some how broken my right foot but x-ray was normal. Saw my endocrinologist the next day, who is sure I have Charcot foot. Waiting to hear back from her.
      Does anyone here have Charcot foot?

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      1. ConnieT1D62

        I do. It is a very common condition amongst PWDs, particularly those with longer duration diabetes, and unfortunately it is relatively unknown amongst many HCPs especially in early stage development. Initially the PWD may present with a foot that is slightly swollen, reddish in color, warm to touch, mild to moderate discomfort, with intact skin.

        It is not uncommon for an unaware HCP to assume it is a sprain or strain injury, or even a gout flare-up and will do a work-up and treat that, then send the patient home with generic instructions. In general most HCPs are more familiar when they see a Charcot foot that is misshapen and has progressed with ulcerations and swollen up like a football.

        Serious diabetes foot problems often stem from from an innocent and undetected injury in one or both feet going untreated as it progresses into bone, joint and tissue causing internal structural damage defined as Charcot arthropathy. It develops insidiously. There are many factors – including diminished nerve sensation in the feet from peripheral neuropathy, vitamin D deficiency causing brittle bone syndrome, wearing improperly fitting shoes that do not support the weight of the body during certain activities, such as protecting the feet from repetitive pounding action, plus just daily life wear and tear on the feet as people age. Another factor is that PWDs with peripheral neuropathy and diminished nerve function may not feel any pain or discomfort when they innocently twist an ankle or jam their foot on a trip & fall and stub a toe or toes.

        Subtle changes can be initiated by and happen progressively from repetitive activities in otherwise healthy PWDs who are physically fit and active on their feet – like runners, dancers, restaurant workers & servers, mailman, truck drivers, store clerks, warehouse workers, nurses, athletes, gym teachers, or folks who engage in hobbies like tennis, hiking, dance activities, trampoline jumping to name a few examples.

        I am a RN and T1 PWD since 1962. In 2005, when I was finally informed (after 4 months of being misdiagnosed by several MDs) that the painful swelling in my R foot that wasn’t healing was something called “Charcot” arthropathy I had never heard of it. I started doing research on Charcot foot and found that very little had been written about it in nursing journals or literature, or even in diabetes care publications available to both professionals and the general public. I wrote a paper about it for nurses and other health care professionals to “WAKE UP and SMELL the COFFEE” about Charcot Foot in People with Diabetes. Eventually I wrote about it for AADE publications, gave professional presentations about it at AADE Annual Meetings, and co-authored a published booklet about Chronic Complications and Comorbidities in People with Diabetes, along with two other RN, CDE colleagues who also have life-long T1D and have suffered with some of the unique and not always well-known challenges of living with TID.

        My goal was, and is, to educate people about early signs and symptoms of Charcot Foot in diabetes to recognize it, treat and stabilize at EARLY onset to prevent progressive damage from collapsed internal bone, joint, and ligament tissue structures of the foot and subsequent external tissue breakdown – which is often where the serious damage that requires amputation happens. From inside out – not the other way around.

        Sure you need to keep your feet clean, moisturized to prevent dry skin that can crack and cause fissures, and watch out for blisters from ill-fitting shoes or puncture wounds from stepping on broken glass or a rusty nail or thumbtack. But that’s not all there is.

        Be mindful of subtle structural changes in your feet and seek prompt therapeutic medical attention from a qualified professional – preferably a podiatrist who knows what to do with diabetes foot issues. Sad to say it is still not unusual for many primary care providers, or even some orthopedic and endocrinologists to not recognize an early stage Charcot foot process – which is when it needs to addressed and treated properly NOW. Of course prevention is the best intervention, which is why we all are told to practice diligent self-care to our feet.

        My motivation was, and still is, that no other PWD has to go through the clinical inertia and barking up the wrong diagnostic tree that I went through.

        Thank you for taking the time to read through this. I did try to post a slide from one of my presentations with a visual example, but was unsuccessful. For those of you who wish to know more I encourage you to google images of Charcot Foot to educate yourself. Once I learned what it was called, that’s how I began to educate myself about it.

        We are all in this boat together!

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      2. Kristine Warmecke

        Connie, thank you! I was hoping you would see my answer. As a RN, I started researching, again, as soon as I got home. There isn’t a lot on it, I know none of the other nurses I worked have a clue what is. I’m just happy my endocrinologist is on top of it.

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    12. Jane Cerullo

      I guess routine would be washing feet and applying lotion. No big to do. Just hygiene

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    13. kflying1@yahoo.com

      It’s become more difficult as my left hip has become problematic making it extremely difficult to even put on a sock. As a medicare patient I’ve been waiting for 9 weeks to see am ortho PA to try to determine if the growing numbness is diabetic or orthopedic related, Trimming my toe mails ain’t very high on my list right now.

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    14. Janis Senungetuk

      If taking a shower and washing between my toes would be considered “diabetes-related” than that’s something I do on a daily basis. I buy shoes that are comfortable and support my feet. That’s daily life, not anything special.

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    15. Janice B

      Every day when showering I pay particular attention to my feet, making sure there are no blisters, sore places etc. Then make sure they are mosturized and completely dry. The other thing I think is important is to wear shoes that are fitted properly and well supportive.

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    16. Joan Fray

      Regular care. Sixty years and my feet are fine. Podiatrist every three months at Kaiser. Used to go to nail salon but gave that up as too expensive. Have never used toenail polish as podiatrist told me long ago it was bad for my feet. Haven’t worn high heels since 1972. I hike and walk the dog. Never wear sandals as podiatrist said no no in 1990……. So compliant!

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    17. Mick Martin

      I am repeatedly receiving treatment for diabetic foot ulcers. I see a podiatrist every 2 weeks … regular podiatrists and the lead podiatrist in between.

      I developed a skin condition, called pyoderma gangrenosum years and years ago and spent just over 3 months as a hospital in-patient, and was repeatedly being informed by medical professionals that I MAY need to have my foot amputated, but that didn’t happen.

      The skin condition healed up, but it left me with a lot of scar tissue on the sole of my left foot. This, unfortunately, repeatedly ‘breaks down’ causing ulcers to occur, even though I’ve been regularly applying foot cream in an attempt to keep the skin ‘supple’. (I don’t, of course, apply foot cream whilst I have a foot ulcer present.)

      The current foot ulcer has been with me for just over 2.5 years now. That’s not the longest I’ve had one, though. I did have a previous foot ulcer that lasted a little over 4.5 years. (I DO wear orthotic shoes, by the way, which are an attempt to prevent foot ulcers forming.)

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    18. Sherrie Johnson

      I have always had super sensitive feet even before diabetes never went barefoot as a kid I massage my feet every night and make sure after a shower they are dry between the toes I see a podiatrist maybe once a year I don’t wear nail polish and I take care of my toenails not to let them get too long that’s about it I always wear good shoes and with socks when needed

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    19. Lawrence S.

      I have calluses on both of my big toes, from years of playing football and running. I put moisturizers on my feet daily. On occasion, I have to use Compound W, to take some of the calluses off. I have good feeling in my feet, no neuropathy. All is good, still running regularly.
      Oh yeah, I wear ASICS running shoes, which have a nice soft, wide toe area. They are the most comfortable brand for me.

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    20. Pauline M Reynolds

      Wear orthotics in my shoes. Need podiatrist to trim toenails because they have decided to gradually grow into curves. For this reason, I only wear sandals (thank God I live in southern CA). Make sure feet are dry, especially between the toes after shower. Beginning to use moisturizer. I never walk barefooted, ever. I am so careful because my husband had the toes of one foot amputated. ‘nuf said.

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    21. AnitaS

      Wash, dry and lotion up. I can’t say I do any thorough inspection unless I feel a blister but I guess I do a quick look-over when putting on lotion. I also see a podiatrist once a year. It was funny years ago, I had a podiatrist who loved the condition of my feet as he said most of his diabetic patients had terrible feet. I literally think he had a foot fetish. LOL

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    22. ConnieT1D62

      I have always taken good care of my feet since childhood with diabetes because I danced from early childhood all the way into my 50s. Throughout my youth I studied and performed – ballet & ballet on point, jazz dance, tap dancing, musical comedy dance, modern dance and international folk-dancing. As an adult I continued to dance in folk dance circles and taught & performed creative movement belly dance. For some dance styles I danced in my bare feet, but usually wore appropriate & supportive dance shoes for whatever style I was studying or performing. Over the years my feet developed some wear and tear callouses from dancing and from being on my feet while living life in general and for the most part I never really had any problems of concern …

      However, in my 50s I started noticing subtle structural changes in the shape of my feet and toes, along with intermittent weird sensations of numbness, tingling and electric shock shooting pains in my feet and certain toes. I consulted with several MDs, including my then endocrine MD and an orthopedic surgeon MD and they were both utterly clueless that I had progressive diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and was slowly developing early Charcot arthropathy (bone, joint, nerve damage) changes in my feet.

      After 4 months of being misdiagnosed by 4 different MDs – saying I had a sprain/strain injury and/or tendonitis – the pain, inflammation, and swelling my R foot not getting any better, I finally consulted with a podiatrist who understood and recognized what was going on with my foot. He did x-rays, MRIs, and bone scans and determined it was Charcot changes going on. I went through two cycles of wearing an adjustable orthopedic boot to protect my R foot. Then a few years later my L foot sustained a stress fracture evulsion injury and I wore a boot for about 8 weeks during that healing process. Eventually, the subtle stress fracture damages in both feet healed, but did leave some residual structural changes in the shape of my feet. I have all my toes, have great circulation, partially intact and partially diminished sensory feeling, and strong pedal pulses in both feet. I no longer experience any painful neuropathy sensations.

      As a young senior Baby Boomer I now see a diabetes
      savvy podiatrist who understands the consequences of long duration T1 diabetes. I wear sensible, but attractive, comfort shoes with good structural support & custom insoles that allow me to walk and even dance. My go-to brand for shoes is Orthofeet as they have great styles for all seasons & activities and my Medicare plan pays for one pair plus three sets of insoles per year. I pay for the rest out-of pocket because they are well worth it and my feet deserve the best!!!

      http://www.orthofeet.com for those of you who need a good resource on where to get shoes for diabetes feet issues

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      1. sweet charlie

        WOW!!! Thanks again Connie for all the info !! I wish I could still dance again!!

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      2. kristina blake

        Retired professional ballet dancer here. My feet do not look attractive – hard-won calluses etc. I don’t have a particular T1D routine, but I have always paid attention to my feet – they were involved in how I made my living. Because of that history, I do know my feet. I have had to explain that I am not a “foot-abuser” to podiatrists in the past (they jump to the assumptions that PWD’s don’t take care of themselves or anything!).

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    23. Juha Kankaanpaa

      I have a fairly regular routine looking and caring for my feet. I have never really thought this to be related to diabetes. I need my feet to be healthy for running and sports, but checking the feet out, will cover the diabetes related issues.

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    24. Molly Jones

      I chose regular.
      Before the age of thirty and my diagnosis of T1D, I hated wearing shoes. Shoes made my feet feel hot and constricted. After diagnosis and reading the ADA book on diabetes, I decided barefoot was no longer allowed.
      I have always washed / felt my feet thoroughly when I shower (@2/wk) and use moisturizer when needed. The need for moisturizer seems to be increasing with age. I also like to keep all my nails short.

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    25. mbulzomi@optonline.net

      I have not left the house in the last 25 years (Except when we had a house fire.) without using Vaseline Intensive Care cream on my feet after I do my daily foot inspection. I get excellent marks from Podiatrist.

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    26. Cheryl Seibert

      I would call it a regular routine. I inspect my feet when I shower. Plus my endo inspects and tests my feet for feeling in them.

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    27. Bruce Johnson

      Have always given my feet top priority, but it has been difficult. The best foot care service was when I was unionized and the employer(s) truly understood the importance of their employees feet. I recently had to relocate because the province in Canada where I lived blatantly published a statement from the Health Care Ministry stating Type 1 Diabetics require no different foot care than a normal healthy individual and the province would not fund any foot care treatment, other than surgery, and only under special circumstances. In the same newspaper article it boasted about one of their local regional hospitals having performed the most foot / leg amputations in the province, with the majority being to Type 1 Diabetics. Their proud of it !

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    28. Stephen Woodward

      No difference then if I did not have D, I just look them over after a shower, and trimming bi-weekly.

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    29. PamK

      I answered “other” because I’m not sure what a “typical diabetes-related foot care routine” is. I wash and dry my feet every day in the shower and I treat athlete’s foot when I get it. Other than that, I’m not sure what else I would/should do.

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    30. Linda Pease

      Change shoes and inserts often change socks every night and check for sores and dry spots use lotion oil on them and have the feet checked and nails clipped by doc every three months

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