my girlfriend does not believe me that it is dangerous for me to get my feet wet for a prolong time
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It’s dangerous. The cold will restrict the blood flow to your feet (which is already impaired due to your neuropathy). You could have difficulty walking at all and, if you were to injure your foot, you might not even realize it because you have limited sensation. Plus, I imagine it’d be quite painful. If you do have to walk in the snow and rain, then you should wear very sturdy and well-insulated boots with thick socks that don’t cut off your circulation.
wear boots.
hey there,
i been diabetic for years and my father has been diabetic for 30+ years and he has the same problem that you do, and his doctor did tell him that cold wetness can cause his feet problem to worsen. He wants him to walk but if he does he said to use thermal socks and diabetic walking shoes, other wise he would be better to save walking for fair weather. i hope this helps and good luck.
Hi. I am a physical therapist. I agree with the others that this is not a good idea. With diabetes there is often a reduced blood flow (called peripherial vascular disease) in addition to the neuropathy. Even if you didn’t have the reduction in blood flow, because the neuropathy limits your ability to feel your feet, you could have frostbite and not even know it.
For more information about diabetic foot pain, click on the link below. Hope this helps.