Wounds - especially feet

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In response to 's question, Dave wrote:

<<I don't think we can expect instant gratification just because we get

our bgs under control. There's a whole lot of catching up that the body

has to do. We have to be real careful of all cuts & scratches.>>

***I think Dave has an excellent point here. Since I feel that our feet

seem to be an area of definite risk, I get really aggressive with any

abrasion or injury. If it's a wound, I clean it well, soak it in Hydrogen

Peroxide, followed by Triple Antibiotic ointment and a bandage, all applied

as aseptically as possible, and I change the bandage two or three times per

day. So far everything has healed well, although I had one pretty deep cut

along with a swollen and bruised toe that took a couple of weeks. In the

end I applied a drawing salve under the bandage, and that helped a lot. I

thought there might have been some deep infection or fluid around the

bruise. I imagine with anything more than a slight cut that we are prone

to healing on the outside and maybe leaving some infection still inside.

Drawing salves are very useful.

Cheers,

Barb (looking forward to doing some gardening at last.)

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Barb Young

" Enjoy life. This is not a

dress rehearsal. " -unknown