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My dad is diabetic and he has water blisters on his left foot. we drained it but it came back please help?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Diabetic: Your father should be under professional help of a doctor or podiatrist. You have no business popping blisters because of spreading infection. Leave his treatment to the doctors!

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/14/2014

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