Can diabetics get pedicures?
Can you have a pedicure if you are diabetic?
Yes, you can have a pedicure if you are diabetic. Actually, it is recommended that you maintain a regular foot care schedule.
Clients have different options when it comes to levels of pedicure treatment. Some clients may only have a need for express nail and pedicure establishments. However, certain clients may require a clinical and advanced setting for their foot care needs. At Dérmica, our menu includes advanced pedicures. Lastly, there are clients that require a medical setting where doctors and medical staff offer medical procedures.
Differences in pedicure procedure when diabetes is present
If you are diabetic, there are precautions that need to be taken when doing foot care. If you are not being asked in an intake form whether you have diabetes or not, as a client, you want to ensure that you take it upon yourself to disclose it to your service provider.
Your technician should be taking the following precautions. When doing a pedicure on a diabetic client, one should be extra careful with the use of sharp instruments and tools that can puncture the skin. This is due to the fact that most diabetics are compromised when it comes to nerve sensitivity in their extremities. Plus, loss of sensation can make it more likely for people to develop infections that go unnoticed and untreated. Therefore, extra caution with one’s tools is a must.
Diabetics can also display other conditions related to their diagnosis, such as thickening of the nail, excessive dryness and callous-building, and poor blood circulation. These things should all be treated in accordance to specific methods used for people with diabetes.
Foot care and diabetes- home care recommendations
If you have diabetes, keeping proper foot care at home in between professional pedicures will widen the gap between visits to the spa.
Home care includes ensuring that your feet are properly dried after your shower, especially between the toes. Keep your nails trimmed with no sharp edges to avoid cuts. Also, keep your feet moisturized with lotions, salves or balms to keep callouses away. Use a loofa or an exfoliating mitt to keep the feet free of excess callous.
Finally, always do regular checks to identify any cuts, abrasions, scratches, or possible signs of infection.
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