7 Best Cure Diabetes Foot Maintenance Advices
If you have diabetes information about how to manage your
condition is vital to your well being.
If you don't look after your feet you run the risk of
developing sores or infections that could, in the worst case scenario, lead to
amputations. As happened to my father-in-law. Reduce your risk of infection or
amputation by incorporating these 7 foot care tips...
1) Check your feet daily - especially if you have low
sensitivity or no feeling in your feet. Sores, cuts and grazes could go
unnoticed and you could develop problems leading to amputations.
2) Don't go around barefoot, even indoors. It's easy to
tread on something or stub your toes and cut yourself. Protect your feet with
socks/stockings and
shoes/slippers.
3) Be careful if you have corns or calluses. Check with your
doctor or podiatrist the best way to care for them.
4) Wash your feet daily in warm, NOT HOT water. And don't
soak your feet (even if you've been standing all day) because it could dry your
skin and form cracks or sores.
5) Take extra care to dry your feet completely, especially
between your toes. These are natural moisture traps - leaving them damp or wet
could create all sorts of problems.
6) Exercise your legs and feet regularly. Even when sitting
you can rotate your ankles; wiggle your toes or move your legs up and down.
These all keep your blood circulation flowing and helps to minimize the risk of
foot problems.
7) Get your feet professionally checked, at least once a
year, for sensitivity and signs of any problems. You can usually arrange this
when you have your annual check up for your AC1 levels (blood glucose levels
over a 3-month period), blood pressure and cholesterol.
Take constant care of your feet. Get help from a relative or
professional; Doctor, diabetic nurse or podiatrist if you are not able to bend
when trimming nails or checking for sores. Taking these simple actions will
help you reduce the risk of painful problems.
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