Scholl Pedi And Diabetes

[silliemillie]

I've been looking to buy one of those Scholl Pedi things to remove the hard skin on my feet but after reading up on it, it says it's not suitable for diabetics,
Why's this does anyone know?

[wolf63]

It is probably because you have to be extra careful with your feet.

[douglas9401]

As wolf63 states, possibly because of the potential damage that could be caused and the resulting problems with healing.
That said, I was at my podiatrist yesterday and he quite happily blasted my hard skin with a glorified Dremel so, if you were careful I think it would be okay.

[Peter Pedant]

I agree - any skin break can let in infection

[ when I was on chemo and had no white cells - I accidentally stepped on broken glass which I couldnt feel - found it a day or so later and thought christ you can kill yourself if you carry on like this ... ]

[Buenchico]

Well worth a read:
http://www.scpod.org/easysiteweb/getresource.axd?assetid=3512

[pusskin]

Thanks for the link Buenchico.
I've been wondering why its so very important to not cause harm to your feet. Will read this in the morning! Night all, sweet dreams x

[silliemillie]

Thank you for all your replies, I am trying very hard to look after my feet but I was thinking tho that using the pedi WAS looking after my feet.

[Sqad]

Interesting post to which I concur.........but what is the reality here?

Because you have diabetes, doesn't mean that your nerves or blood vessels to your feet are damaged and it is this damage that leads to foot complications.

Pedicures, Scholl Pedi all realise the potential problems if the skin is broken, bleeds or becomes infected and wisely states that on their products.

But what ARE the chances? How many diabetics do use pedicures and Scholl Pedi?

Are we "overplaying" the dangers of these popular "treats" for woman?

Just a few thoughts in case a diabetic damages his/her foot and suddenly thinks that amputation is the end result.........it rarely is.

[venator]

Scholl have to cover themselves against the possibility of legal action.
Rather like some pills that warn against using heavy machinery

Incidentally , and with apologies in advance, does using this device make you a pediphile?

Perhaps someone might remove this post?

[LochNessMonster]

Hi, I am diabetic as well. I use a Pumice stone. however I put my feet into a basin with Radox and hot water for 5 minutes before hand. Hard skin will simply be removed.

Glad to help !

Nessie :-)

[silliemillie]

Thanks for all your replies, I was hoping that it was just them covering themselves.

I have an appointment next week so might just mention it, and then hopefully go out and buy one!

[venator]

You could try those fish that nibble your feet - far more fun, and you're doing good by feeding them.