{"id":346,"date":"2026-10-01T09:25:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T09:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.suratdiabeticfootcare.in\/blogs\/?p=346"},"modified":"2026-10-01T09:25:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T09:25:09","slug":"blogs-blister-after-garba-with-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suratdiabeticfootcare.in\/blogs\/blogs-blister-after-garba-with-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Found a Blister After Garba? What a Diabetic Should Do Tonight and in the Next 48 Hours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have diabetes and find a blister after garba, do not pop it. Clean around it, cover it with a sterile non-stick dressing, stop dancing barefoot and photograph it. If it is larger than a coin, blood-filled, torn, red-rimmed or you cannot feel it, get it seen within 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does garba raise blisters on a numb diabetic foot?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garba can expose the feet to repeated friction, pressure and long periods of activity. A shoe that rubs, a new pair worn for several hours, repeated movement or dancing without protective footwear can all contribute to skin damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For someone with diabetes, the concern can be greater when sensation is reduced. Diabetic nerve damage can cause numbness, meaning a person may not feel a blister, rubbing or other injury developing. The CDC advises people with diabetes to check their feet every day because nerve damage can reduce the ability to notice cuts, blisters and other problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why a <strong>blister on foot after garba diabetes<\/strong> should not simply be ignored because it is painless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) recommends that people with diabetes who are at risk of foot ulceration protect their feet by avoiding barefoot walking, walking in socks without shoes, and walking in thin-soled slippers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After garba, inspect the sole, heel, toes and the spaces between the toes. If you cannot see the sole properly, use a mirror or ask someone to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A blister can look small but still represent an area of repeated friction. If sensation is reduced, you may not get the normal pain signal that tells you to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why the first response should be protection and inspection rather than continuing to dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should a diabetic ever pop or drain a blister?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The practical instruction for this article is <strong>do not pop the blister yourself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An intact blister roof provides a natural covering over the irritated skin underneath. Puncturing it at home creates an opening that needs to be protected carefully, and a person with diabetes may have reduced sensation or other factors that increase concern about foot wounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The supplied clinic rule is that <strong>any blister on a foot with lost sensation should be reviewed within 24 hours and re-checked at 48 to 72 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CDC also advises people with diabetes to seek medical attention for a blister rather than waiting for a routine appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the blister is large, blood-filled, torn, surrounded by redness, cloudy or associated with reduced sensation, it should receive particular attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not cut away the blister roof yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not continue dancing on the affected foot simply because the blister does not hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, protect it, document what it looks like and arrange appropriate assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more detailed information about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suratdiabeticfootcare.in\/diabetic-foot-conditions\/conditions-on-sole\/blisters\">blisters on a diabetic foot<\/a><\/strong>, use the dedicated condition guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you dress a blister at home tonight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tonight&#8217;s priority is to protect the blister from further friction and pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, wash your hands. Inspect the foot carefully in good light. If the blister is intact, do not deliberately break it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clean around the area and cover it with a <strong>sterile non-stick dressing<\/strong>. The dressing should protect the area from rubbing while allowing you to monitor changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a clear photograph before covering it. If the blister changes overnight, the photograph can help show how it looked initially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stop dancing for the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not walk barefoot around the house. The IWGDF specifically recommends avoiding barefoot walking in people with diabetes who are at risk of foot ulceration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not use thin-soled slippers as a substitute for protective footwear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CDC similarly recommends that people with diabetes avoid going barefoot and check their feet every day for blisters, redness, swelling, sores and other changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you normally have reduced sensation in your feet, treat the blister as something that deserves prompt professional assessment even if it does not hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next step is not to test whether you can tolerate another night of dancing. It is to protect the foot and monitor it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which blister signs mean a clinic visit within 24 hours?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The clinic rule supplied for this post is straightforward: <strong>any blister on a foot with lost sensation is reviewed within 24 hours and re-checked at 48 to 72 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following features should also prompt urgent attention according to the supplied triage framework:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blister larger than a coin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood-filled blister.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Torn blister roof.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloudy fluid or pus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redness around the blister.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced or absent sensation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing swelling or warmth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A blister that is not improving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any concern that the area is becoming infected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CDC advises people with diabetes not to wait for their next routine appointment if they have a blister, sore, ulcer or signs of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IWGDF also recommends daily foot examination and rapid contact with an appropriately trained healthcare professional when a person with diabetes has a suspected pre-ulcerative or ulcerative lesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blister triage table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Blister type<\/th><th>Home step tonight<\/th><th>When to be seen<\/th><th>What the clinic does<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Clear, intact<\/td><td>Protect with sterile non-stick dressing; stop dancing<\/td><td>Within 24 hours if sensation is lost<\/td><td>Examines skin, sensation and pressure\/friction risk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blood-filled<\/td><td>Do not pop; protect and photograph<\/td><td>Within 24 hours<\/td><td>Assesses blister, surrounding tissue and risk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Torn roof<\/td><td>Protect exposed skin with appropriate sterile dressing<\/td><td>Prompt clinical review<\/td><td>Assesses wound and dressing\/offloading needs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloudy or pus<\/td><td>Do not squeeze or drain yourself<\/td><td>Urgent assessment<\/td><td>Checks for infection and wound involvement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Surrounded by redness<\/td><td>Stop dancing and protect area<\/td><td>Prompt assessment<\/td><td>Checks for infection, inflammation and progression<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact treatment provided by a clinic depends on the appearance, depth, infection status, sensation and other foot-risk factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you dance the remaining Navratri nights without new blisters?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you already have a blister, the safest approach is to <strong>stop dancing on that affected foot until it has been assessed<\/strong>, particularly when sensation is reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are continuing garba on later nights after the foot has been assessed and you have been advised that activity is appropriate, focus on preventing additional friction and pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not dance barefoot if you have diabetes and are at risk of foot ulceration. IWGDF specifically recommends protective footwear rather than barefoot walking, socks without shoes or thin-soled slippers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before each event, inspect the feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the inside of your shoes for rough seams, folds, stones or other objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use footwear that fits properly rather than relying on a new pair that has not been worn before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stop if you notice rubbing, heat, pressure or a new skin change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For people who need help choosing appropriate footwear, the site&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suratdiabeticfootcare.in\/footwear-services\/preventive-footwear\/shoe-fitting\">shoe fitting for diabetic feet<\/a><\/strong> information can be used as a supporting resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is not simply to finish the night without pain. With diabetic neuropathy, pain may be reduced or absent, so the foot needs to be checked visually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it safe to play garba barefoot with neuropathy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No barefoot garba is the safe choice for a person with diabetes who has neuropathy or is otherwise at risk of foot ulceration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IWGDF 2023 prevention guideline specifically recommends that people with diabetes at risk of foot ulceration should not walk barefoot, including indoors or outdoors. It also recommends avoiding socks without shoes and thin-soled standard slippers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neuropathy can reduce the ability to feel pain, heat and cold. The CDC explains that a person may therefore fail to notice a cut, blister or other foot injury until it becomes more serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For garba, this matters because dancing involves repeated movement and pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you cannot feel your feet normally, do not use the absence of pain as evidence that your feet are safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, use protective footwear, inspect your feet after activity and stop if you see a new blister, redness, swelling or other change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I put on a diabetic foot blister?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For tonight, the sheet&#8217;s instruction is to <strong>clean around the blister and cover it with a sterile non-stick dressing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not pop the blister yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not continue rubbing the area with footwear or dancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the blister has already opened, protect the area and arrange clinical assessment, particularly if you have reduced sensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CDC recommends daily foot checks and advises people with diabetes to seek medical attention for a blister, sore or ulcer rather than waiting for the next routine visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are uncertain about what dressing is appropriate for the wound&#8217;s appearance, a clinician should assess it rather than relying on a generic home-treatment routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The important first-night steps are therefore simple: inspect, protect, stop the activity that caused the friction and arrange appropriate assessment when indicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For ongoing prevention, the site&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suratdiabeticfootcare.in\/nonsurgical-management\/other-supportive-therapies\/daily-care-of-the-foot\/\">daily diabetic foot care routine<\/a><\/strong> can be used as the related internal resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does a blister take to heal in diabetes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no single healing time that applies to every person with diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healing depends on the condition of the blister, whether the roof is intact, whether infection is present, circulation, sensation, pressure on the area and the person&#8217;s overall diabetes and foot health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small intact blister may behave differently from a torn or infected wound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why the supplied clinic rule uses follow-up rather than a fixed number of healing days: a blister on a foot with lost sensation is reviewed within <strong>24 hours<\/strong> and re-checked at <strong>48 to 72 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not judge healing only by whether the blister hurts. Neuropathy can reduce pain sensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the area daily and watch for changes in colour, warmth, swelling, drainage, redness or wound size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the area is getting worse rather than improving, seek clinical attention promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I continue garba with a blister on my foot?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have diabetes and have a blister, continuing to dance on it is not a good way to test whether the foot can tolerate more activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blister developed in response to friction or pressure, so continuing the same activity can expose the area to further mechanical stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is especially important if you have neuropathy because you may not feel worsening damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stop dancing for the night, protect the area and arrange assessment when indicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the blister is on a foot with lost sensation, the supplied clinic rule is review within <strong>24 hours<\/strong>, followed by a re-check at <strong>48 to 72 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IWGDF recommends protecting at-risk diabetic feet from mechanical stress and trauma, including avoiding barefoot walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are unsure whether you can safely return to garba, ask the clinician assessing the blister rather than deciding based only on pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are soft-soled garba shoes better than dancing barefoot?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protective footwear is preferable to barefoot dancing for people with diabetes who are at risk of foot ulceration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, footwear should not simply be chosen because it feels soft. It should fit appropriately and should not create new rubbing or pressure points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IWGDF recommends protecting at-risk diabetic feet by avoiding barefoot walking, socks without shoes and thin-soled slippers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check footwear before dancing and inspect your feet afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have neuropathy, look for redness, blistering or other skin changes even when there is no pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A proper shoe-fitting assessment can help identify footwear issues before repeated festival activity causes another blister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aim is to reduce mechanical stress while keeping the foot protected during activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 5-point post-garba diabetic foot check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After each night of garba, check these five areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Soles<\/strong> &#8211; Look for blisters, redness, cuts or pressure marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Between toes<\/strong> &#8211; Check for moisture, irritation or skin changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heels<\/strong> &#8211; Look for rubbing, cracks or blisters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colour<\/strong> &#8211; Compare both feet for new colour changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warmth<\/strong> &#8211; Notice whether one area feels unusually warm compared with the other.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you cannot see the sole clearly, use a mirror or ask someone to help. The CDC recommends daily inspection of the feet and specifically lists blisters, redness and swelling among the changes to look for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you find a new blister and have reduced sensation, do not wait for pain to appear before taking action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should you do in the next 48 hours?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first night is about <strong>protection and stopping further friction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the next day, inspect the blister again and follow the dressing instructions provided by your clinician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The supplied clinic rule is to review a blister on a foot with lost sensation within <strong>24 hours<\/strong> and re-check it at <strong>48 to 72 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the blister becomes more red, warm, swollen, painful, cloudy or starts draining, seek prompt medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not return to barefoot dancing simply because the blister looks smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue daily foot checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For people who need a professional wound assessment, the site&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suratdiabeticfootcare.in\/contact-us\">same-day wound check<\/a><\/strong> option can be used to arrange evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Citable proof block<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IWGDF 2023:<\/strong> People with diabetes who are at risk of foot ulceration should protect their feet by avoiding barefoot walking, socks without shoes and thin-soled slippers, and should examine their feet daily and rapidly contact an appropriately trained healthcare professional when a pre-ulcerative or ulcerative lesion is suspected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clinic rule from the supplied brief:<\/strong> Any blister on a foot with lost sensation is reviewed within 24 hours and re-checked at 48\u201372 hours, supervised by Dr. Ashutosh Shah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790846082822\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I pop a blister if I have diabetes?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Do not pop the blister yourself. Protect it with a sterile non-stick dressing and arrange assessment, particularly if you have reduced sensation. The supplied clinic rule recommends review within 24 hours for a blister on a numb diabetic foot.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790846098191\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is it safe to play garba barefoot with neuropathy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. People with diabetes who are at risk of foot ulceration should avoid barefoot walking. IWGDF recommends protective footwear because mechanical stress and trauma can damage an at-risk foot, even when neuropathy reduces pain sensation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790846109327\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What should I put on a diabetic foot blister?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Clean around the blister and cover it with a sterile non-stick dressing. Do not deliberately break it. If it is torn, blood-filled, cloudy, surrounded by redness or on a numb foot, arrange prompt clinical assessment.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790846121273\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does a blister take to heal in diabetes?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Healing time varies with the blister, pressure, circulation, sensation and whether infection is present. Do not rely on a fixed number of days. A blister on a foot with lost sensation should be reviewed within 24 hours under the supplied clinic rule.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790846136463\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I continue garba with a blister on my foot?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Stop dancing on the affected foot until it has been assessed, especially if you have reduced sensation. Continuing the activity that caused the friction can add further pressure. Follow the clinician&#8217;s advice before returning to garba or other prolonged activity.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790846149207\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are soft-soled garba shoes better than dancing barefoot?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Protective footwear is preferable to barefoot dancing for an at-risk diabetic foot. Footwear should fit properly and should not create new pressure or rubbing. IWGDF specifically recommends avoiding barefoot walking, socks without shoes and thin-soled slippers.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have diabetes and find a blister after garba, do not pop it. 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If it is torn, blood-filled, cloudy, surrounded by redness or on a numb foot, arrange prompt clinical assessment.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.suratdiabeticfootcare.in\/blogs\/blogs-blister-after-garba-with-diabetes\/#faq-question-1790846121273","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.suratdiabeticfootcare.in\/blogs\/blogs-blister-after-garba-with-diabetes\/#faq-question-1790846121273","name":"How long does a blister take to heal in diabetes?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Healing time varies with the blister, pressure, circulation, sensation and whether infection is present. Do not rely on a fixed number of days. 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Follow the clinician's advice before returning to garba or other prolonged activity.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.suratdiabeticfootcare.in\/blogs\/blogs-blister-after-garba-with-diabetes\/#faq-question-1790846149207","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/www.suratdiabeticfootcare.in\/blogs\/blogs-blister-after-garba-with-diabetes\/#faq-question-1790846149207","name":"Are soft-soled garba shoes better than dancing barefoot?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Protective footwear is preferable to barefoot dancing for an at-risk diabetic foot. Footwear should fit properly and should not create new pressure or rubbing. 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