This appliance should NEVER be used by any individual suffering from any physical ailment that would I'm sure that the Bernstein book has a big section about foot care that suggests that you shouldn't even take long baths because it might soften the skin on your feet too much and make sores more likely in the future. I've got a JML circulation booster and am recently diagnosed diabetic but a friend, who is also diabetic, has had her circulation booster longer than me and finds its a great help. I love to use mine and I definitely feel the benefit when I have swollen ankles (side effect of my blood pressure tablets).

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I'm inclined to agree with Smidge though, if you aren't suffering from severe neuropathy, and use it sensibly, then it's difficult to see what harm it could cause. As you suggest it might even be beneficial. I have assumed that the foot massager you have is the heated one - I looked at the instruction booklet on line and suspect the above lines are the reason (my bolding) - anything used on your feet if you are diabetic can be dangerous if you have reduced sensitivity (even if you don't in my opinion)- limit the user’s capacity to operate the controls or who has sensory deficiencies in the lower half of NEVER use directly on swollen or inflamed areas or skin eruptions.• If you feel any discomfort whilst using this appliance, discontinue use and consult your doctor.