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My mom has diabetes and regularly takes insulin shots. she has a wound on her right toe. what first aid medication should i give her and her wound?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Get her: To foot specialist right away. Diabetic foot ulcers can become a serious matter very quickly.

Answered 7/18/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Unger answered

See a doctor: Forget the cream. See a doctor asap especially if wound is on the bottom of the toe.

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Answered 8/3/2013

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

See a doctor...: Just to be sure there is no more serious problem. For future reference, i like traumeel cream to help promote healing. http://www.traumeel.us/traumeel-ointment-50g.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

My mom has diabetes and regularly takes insulin shots. she has a wound on her right toe. what first aid medication should i give her and her wound?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Dr. Jeffrey Unger answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. David Hettinger answered

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