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Why Is Diabetic Foot Care So Important?
Diabetes can causes problems with many parts of the body including eyes, kidneys, blood vessels, nerves and feet. This is why many are surprised when their doctor pays particular attention to their feet. This is because when there is nerves damage injury to the feet can occur without noticing it as they feel numb. This increases the chance of infection and other associated problems.
The foot injury sustained may also have an effect the small muscles in the foot which control the alignment of the bone. When the muscles are damaged is it possible for the bones to move out of position causing the foot to deform which can cause pressure points making it easier to damage the foot.
To help prevent this you should firstly of course check and maintain your blood sugar levels and be meticulous with the care of your feet. It is sad to think that diabetic foot problems are the leading cause of leg amputation however give your feet a bit of tender loving care and you feet will thank you for it.
But even with good blood sugar control meticulous preventive care is important. This really is a situation where an ounce of prevention is worth way more than a pound of cure as the saying goes. It is a sad fact is that diabetes and the foot problems it causes is the leading cause of leg amputations. That’s why diabetic foot care is so important.
Here are a few tips to help keep your feet in good working order. Always wash your feet daily and make sure you dry carefully, especially in between the toes. Never soak your feet for long periods of time. Also performing bathroom surgery is not recommended (cutting corns off with a razor blade). Never use any from of chemical treatment for corns, calluses or verucaes without consulting your doctor.
Walking around bare foot is not advised as you could injure your foot without noticing it and never ignore foot pain. It’s always a good idea to check the inside of your shoes to ensure the seam or stitches have not come loose. Avoid extremes of temperature, very warm and very cold conditions, as this can lead to skin complaints and never use a hot water bottles on your feet.
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