diabetic clients? - Page 2

PeepPaws · 07-01-08, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cups1974

I have (@ 15) Diabetic clients ages range from 10 to 74 There are a few different things you have to do. #1 NO CUTING Watch your files soften them first. #2 Circulation is a big thing there are different massage Technics you can do i will scan my stuff for you if you want. # 3 If you notice something anything discoloration blood under the nail anything that seems out of the norm send them to there doctor!!! I took a class here in the states my neighbors son is diabetic and i wanted to know how to care for him its my contubution to him and his doctor thinks its great i have meet with him he has explain and shown me different things to look out for. Also helps he refers clients to me.

If you don't mind scanning that would be great thanks. Other's might find it useful too

charshaun · 07-01-08, 09:56 PM

I got involved in a very big debate about this sometime ago. it envoked a lot of difference of opinions. To be honest most GP's wouldn't issue a letter to a therapist if they could get away with it.
If a diabetic is stable then you should just proceed with caution. I have never cut a client diabetic or not!
Always get your client to sign the client consulation form and if you are in doubt about a client dont do them and refer them to a podiatrist (pedicure only).
I have found that diabetic clients who are on high doses of insulin have more problems with overlays lifting but that is only my opinion.