I am a diabetic and my feet and legs have been swollen a lot lately what can i do before i see the doctor?

Hydration and diet: Swelling in both feet can come from a variety of conditions including high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, poor kidney function, gout, venous insufficiency, lymph edema, electrolyte imbalance and dehydration, just to start the list. Getting your blood sugars under tight control is mandatory. An appointment with you internist is advised.

Thats mistake one: When you have diabetes and any problem with legs or feet - you see doc first... Amputations are way to common in diabetics...Because they try things on their own too many times and sometimes cause more harm. I appreciate the proactiveness - but see a doctor. It could be a sign of blood pressure out of control, too much salt, venous insufficiency etc....