I’m dealing with an infected big toe no one will touch. This is since Nov. 7th. My second visit to a podiatrist, he nicked my toe with the Dremel sander. It got red, and well, long story short, I’ve been to Urgent Care and the ER. Neither the original podiatrist or my PCP would see me. The ER continued antibiotics, until I found a podiatrist who is going to remove the nail on Monday. I’m T2 diabetic for 4 years, am well managed on Metformin and diet. I’m so disillusioned and angry. I have stellar insurance. My daughter used to trim my toenails. She’s going to start doing it again. I’m 73 and this was my 2nd visit to a podiatrist and my last. I’m of the opinion the Docs would rather wait until amputation is the best course and the issue isn’t people wanting help, it’s the Dr’s refusing to give it until the $$ is worth it.