Pedicure Equipment for Diabetics: Soften Hard Nails

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Start date Jun 20, 2007
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Diabetic patients often experience hardening of their nails, making them difficult to cut. Soaking nails in hot water is a common method to soften them, and thorough hand washing can also help. There is interest in finding effective pedicure equipment that can assist in managing this issue. Users are seeking recommendations for tools or techniques that can make nail care easier for those with diabetes.

Jun 20, 2007

apples

Some diabetic patient's nails become really hard, and then they it's really difficult to cut them. Is there any thing by which your nails can become soft, and easy to cut?
Is there any useful pedicure equipment?

Thanks in advance!

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Jun 20, 2007

Danger

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I just soak mine in hot water. Even just washing my hands thoroughly is usually enough.

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