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Type 2 Diabetic, Stubbed Pinky Toe, Bruised, Painful. What Should I Do?

I m a type 2 diabetic. Yesterday I stubbed my pinky toe, I can move it but it s painful. Its also bruised badly I m concerned because of my diabetes. I have been keeping ice on it twenty minutes an hour also keeping it elevated. What else should I do?
posted on Mon, 16 Sep 2013
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Infection is the most feared complication of such injuries in a diabetic.
I would advice my patient to apply antibiotic cream on the wound. Chuck you're blood sugar and keep it under control.
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Type 2 Diabetic, Stubbed Pinky Toe, Bruised, Painful. What Should I Do?

Hello, Infection is the most feared complication of such injuries in a diabetic. I would advice my patient to apply antibiotic cream on the wound. Chuck you re blood sugar and keep it under control.