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Have a cut on the underside of pinky toe at bend approximately 1/4 inch deep. have type 1 diabetes and partial toe amputation on opposite foot.
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Fire in the hole.: Type 1 type diabetes, with a history of toe amputation already, amounts to the need for you to seek immediate attention for your laceration. Do not try to "fix" this yourself as you are playing with fire.
Answered 11/24/2015
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