Heated/Electric Blankets

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Registered: 05-08-2006
Heated/Electric Blankets
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Fri, 01-18-2008 - 7:15pm
Dh and I recently purchased a couple of heating/electric blankets. I noticed on the pamphlet today that diabetics should not use them,,I have never heard of that before. Anyone know the reason why?  Thanks for any input on this..Pat
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 01-18-2008 - 7:18pm

It is because if a diabetic has any neuropathy at all, you may not realize it is too warm and get burned.


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Registered: 12-17-2001
Sat, 01-19-2008 - 2:03pm

HI Cheryl,


Good heavens, I have DPN and don't use an electric blanket but I feel grateful.

Castaway


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Paul

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sat, 01-19-2008 - 4:22pm

You NEVER ran a marathon???