Hi,

I am Amit from Mumbai. I am a Type 2 diabetic since 2007 and 40 years of age now. I weigh 95 kgs. I take following tablets

Morning :- Glimepiride 2mg and Metformin 850 mg and Pioglitazone 15mg.

Afternoon :- Metformin SR 1g.

Night :- Glimepiride 2mg and Metformin 850 mg.

I am checking my sugar by glucometer twice daily.It is always below 180.

I have a family history of diabetes. All my relatives have been Type 2 diabetics.

On 8th April,i.e. a a week back, I got a deep cut on my right toe bottom by dashing against a ceramic tile. The cut is where the thumb ends and there is fold of skin. The cut is deep. I am applying Neosporin ointment daily.

I dont want to take systemic antibiotics because I have already been taking for my teeth removal. It causes severe gastric problems.I may have to take,I dont know.

There is a flap of skin covering it completely from the bottom. Should I
scrape it out to make the wound open ? Please advise. Otherwise the
neosporin does not go inside the wound. I can apply it only on the flap of
skin.

I am also offloading my feet to take any pressure off. It has been seven
days - no signs of any healing.

I am really scared at the thought of amputation.Please advise.

Regards,
Amit.