Proper Footcare - especially for Diabetics

Looking after your feet properly needn't be difficult, but does require special care and proper practices

 

We all know that diabetes is a disorder, in which the pancreas secretes insulin. In recent years, the incidence of diabetes is on the rise because of our lifestyle changes. Diabetes itself may be not severe, however the real life-threatening situation is the complications that may occur to a diabetic's foot, which may lead to amputation of a foot or leg. Therefore, proper foot care is very important to prevent diabetic foot. This article will provide an introduction on diabetic foot care in detail.

 

 

As a person with Diabetes, you are more vulnerable to foot problems, and even a small cut can result in serious consequences. In addition, Diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away the feeling of your feet, reduce blood flow to the feet, make it difficult to heal an injury or resist infections. Once these problems occur, you are more likely to develop a blister or a sore on your feet, thus, diabetic foot appears. At present, there is no specific treatment to cure diabetic foot, so the best treatment is always correct diabetic foot care.

 

How to develop a proper diabetic foot care routine?

◆ Use warm water and mild soaps to wash your feet every day, and then dry your feet thoroughly with a dry towel.

◆ Moisturize your feet by using some lotion but not between your toes, because that will encourage a fungal infection.

◆ Cut your toenails after bathing, because they are soft at that time. Don’t cut nails too short as this may lead to ingrown toe nails. If you have some doubts about your nails, you should consult your doctor.

◆ Never walk barefoot! Ensure that you walk with shoes to avoid a scratch or cut. Since very small cuts can cause severe consequences, you should pay close attention to this advice.

◆ If you get a sore or a blister on your feet, don’t deal with it by yourself.  Seek help from your doctor.

Proper diabetic foot care is vital in order to avoid severe foot problems.

 

Thanks for reading and sharing this with others.  Til next time,  Lisa M.