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A member asked:
Is it safe to go swimming if i have an open diabetic ulcer?
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Swimming: No it is not safe for you nor, if this is a public pool, safe for anyone else. In addition, with most scenarios that i can think of, you would be without offloading and foot protection going to and from the pool. Discuss this issue with your wound specialist or podiatrist.
Answered 8/3/2019
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No: Not good for you or others in the pool. Risk of infection.
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