Do diabetics need their toenails clipped by a podiatrist?
Do diabetics need their toenails clipped by a podiatrist?
user
Well, it depends on their symptoms.  Many people with diabetes do experience increased swelling and thickening of their nails, and that can be a sign of complications like ulcers.  But since there is no specific disease that affects the toenails specifically, a podiatrist can only help people with diabetes who are experiencing specific symptoms like pain or injury.  I suggest you go to a podiatrist for this if you are suffering from any of the following:
assistant
Ok that makes it a lot clearer. Thanks for the detailed response.
user
You’re welcome!  If you have any other questions about diabetes, you can message me again and I will be happy to help.
assistant
I really appreciate it.
user