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Related: About this forumBest moisturizer/lotion for feet? The podiatrist had some that was $50 for a bottle. Surely
there is something cheaper that is really good. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
Lilyhoney
(1,987 posts)Sold at groceries. Any kind will do. Put socks on after.
patricia92243
(12,845 posts)this AM when he get up out of bed.
Nay
(12,051 posts)patricia92243
(12,845 posts)TexasProgresive
(12,305 posts)This link is to Walgreens which has several with reviews. On thing I know that is different between diabetic moisturizers and other products is water in the product. Anyway these prices are not extreme.
http://www.walgreens.com/q/diabetic-foot-creams
Here's a couple of the listed creams:
3.4 oz.
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars. Read reviews.
5.0
(4)
$8.29
3.0 oz.
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 3.7 out of 5 stars. Read reviews.
3.7
(11)
$5.49$1.83 / oz.
patricia92243
(12,845 posts)We did that for bug-bites we had - got three different ones - and continue to use the one he liked best.
Thanks!
patricia92243
(12,845 posts)a difference. It has been three times now, and they don't look like the same feet. Thanks you SO much for suggesting this.
TexasProgresive
(12,305 posts)Katashi_itto
(10,175 posts)I have diabetes II. I go barefoot all the time because martial arts.
I regularly use castor oil to keep my feet from becoming dangerously dry.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)patricia92243
(12,845 posts)does a great job but is harder to apply. That is when I transferred over to the Gold Bond ultimate for Diabetics. I feel like it does just as good a job as the cream and a whole lot easier to work with.