Hand massage on a diabetic
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Princessstacie
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i think it has to be with gp's consent due to diabetes affecting sensation in the hands and feet. just to cover yourself i would just ask for note from a gp. hth
It all depends on how serious their condition is. Generally yes, you can give a diabetic a full hand massage, just be mindful that they can bruise easily. As said above, if you truly are concerned, ask your client to get a letter from the doctor. I really think it should be fine though.
Mmm yes Ive just Googled it actually , seems some people with diabetes actually benefit from massage ,and you have to watch the ones that inject insalin.
Its only on a friend Im doing,dont think its too serious, so I ll have a word with her about it, if shes willing to go ahead with it then I will , if it was a proper client Id probly get them to sign something or like mentioned before get a docs note first!
Its only on a friend Im doing,dont think its too serious, so I ll have a word with her about it, if shes willing to go ahead with it then I will , if it was a proper client Id probly get them to sign something or like mentioned before get a docs note first!
Prettyinpink85
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If it was a client I would either get a letter from their GP or on the client consultation form I would put in there they are diabetic (low or high level) and that the client was informed that due to their condition some bruising may appear then get them to sign it, therefore it covers you.
Snugglepuss
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I have diabetes/diabetic 
The reason you have to be careful is for several reasons - especially where hands and feet are concerned!
If you use a scrub with salt etc in it for either feet or hands, then the salt can scratch the extremities - not a problem usually. However, with someone who has diabetes/diabetic (gotta say some people get really mardy about how you say it - gotta cover my back:smack::lol then the way the sugars are held/processed in the blood, usually means that wounds take longer to heal.
Point in case - my crocs rubbed the top of my feet whilst on the beach 3 weeks ago, the sore bits are still there - kids and hubby's are gone!
It doesn't necessarily mean you can not do waxing or other treatments on a sugar challenged person - (quick I need an appropriate smiley lol) but you do need to use your sensible head and use caution - IE if loads of wounds, sores etc, don't know the client, then decide whether it will be safe to do or not!
The reason you have to be careful is for several reasons - especially where hands and feet are concerned!
If you use a scrub with salt etc in it for either feet or hands, then the salt can scratch the extremities - not a problem usually. However, with someone who has diabetes/diabetic (gotta say some people get really mardy about how you say it - gotta cover my back
:smack::lol then the way the sugars are held/processed in the blood, usually means that wounds take longer to heal. Point in case - my crocs rubbed the top of my feet whilst on the beach 3 weeks ago, the sore bits are still there - kids and hubby's are gone!
It doesn't necessarily mean you can not do waxing or other treatments on a sugar challenged person - (quick I need an appropriate smiley lol) but you do need to use your sensible head and use caution - IE if loads of wounds, sores etc, don't know the client, then decide whether it will be safe to do or not!
Mrs.Clooney
Positive Geek
I agree common sense needed and not just because the manual says! What type of diabetic? Is it easily controlled and is it diet or insulin dependent?
If you choose to massage, as long as there are no pressing contraindications eg. blue fingers, infection etc..... then I personally cannot see why a gentle massage could be not be given. Be sensible. x
If you choose to massage, as long as there are no pressing contraindications eg. blue fingers
, infection etc..... then I personally cannot see why a gentle massage could be not be given. Be sensible. xRandomPresence
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My dads diabetic, and his doctor told me to massage his hands as much as possible, because of his lack of circulation, so that he could recover the use of his hand faster (he had problems with the needles in his arms after his hospital stay when we found out about his diabetes). Told me just to be careful and focus on circulation, not to apply too much pressure. Circulation=good, bruise=bad
Snugglepuss
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Oh and the other thing is that the nerve endings in the hands and feet are/can be damaged, so a client may not feel hot water which is too hot for example, but again as long as you use common sense you will be fine :hug: Over firm pressure will also bring out humungous bruises - so as RandomPresence has already said - use gentle but firm massage :hug:
