A 43-year-old member asked:
I have diabetic foot and i am going to go on a long flight what should i do?
5 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
When sitting: Perform some foot and ankle excercises, make sure to get up and walk around every so often ( at least once per hour.) you can wear compression socks if your circulation is fine in the legs.
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Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
See below: You need to make sure that you stand and stretch every hour.
Make sure that you are wearing comfortable proper fitting shoes.
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Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
Hydrate: You may want to wear support stockings, hydrate well, and make sure you get up and walk during the flight.You shoul also wear a soft shoe, .
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Dr. Libby Putnamanswered
Podiatry 14 years experience
Elevate.: Keep your foot elevated so it does not swell. If you have a diabetic wound, make sure you bring all wound care supplies with you, and wear a surgical shoe or boot and request a ride if you have to walk a long distance in the airport. Wear good supportive, protective shoes, and keep a close eye on those blood sugars!
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Dr. Payam Rafatanswered
Podiatry 24 years experience
Be prepared: Be sure to wear properly measured and fitted shoes. Do not forget to bring along your medication. Control you blood sugar. Get up occasionally and walk around for a few steps. As you doctor if you should wear compression stockings to prevent blood clots.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Any advice for someone with diabetic foot who will go on a long flight?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
Move your feet : When sitting, stand up and take a walk every 45 minutes to an hour. Speak to your doctor about wearing support hose.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me about tips for someone with diabetic foot who will go on a long flight?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Payam Rafatanswered
Podiatry 24 years experience
Be prepared: Be sure to wear properly measured and fitted shoes. Do not forget to bring along your medication. Control you blood sugar. Get up occasionally and walk around for a few steps. Aks you doctor if you should wear compression stockings to prevent blood clots.
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