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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?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
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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See a doctor: Forget the cream. See a doctor asap especially if wound is on the bottom of the toe.
Answered 8/3/2013
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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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