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Diabetic
foot care
People with
neuropathy need a
special foot care, Loss of sensation in the feet means that sores or
injuries may not be noticed and thus may end up with amputation.
Why diabetic
foot need extra care
The
nerves to the feet are the longest in the body may be reason for
circulation problems and also increase the risk of foot ulcers.
More
than 50 % of all lower-limb amputations in the US occur’s in people
with diabetes, approximately 86,000 amputations per year. Studies shows
amputations caused by neuropathy are by poor circulation can be
prevented by careful foot care.
Diabetic foot care tips
- Clean
your feet daily with lukewarm water (not hot water) and a mild soap.
Avoid soaking your feet for some time. Dry them with a soft towel and
carefully between toes.
- Inspect
your feet and particularly toes
every day for any cuts, blisters, redness, swelling, or other problems.
If you are not able to check the bottom of your foot then use a mirror
or get help from someone. Consult your health care provider if any
problems.
- Moisturize
your feet with a moisturizing lotion.
- After a
bath, file corns and calluses gently
with a pumice stone.
- Each week,
cut your nails and file the edges
with an emery board. Does carefully accidental toe damage may happen?
- Always go
with shoes or slippers to protect
your feet from injuries. Prevent skin irritation by wearing thick and
soft socks.
- Be careful
when wearing new foot ware, check
and relax for every one hour.
- Always
avoid going near any hot object in the floor, because your foot is slow
in sensing any heat before it causing damage to your foot.
- Before
wearing your shoes, check any thing
inside and make sure there is no sharp edges, or objects that might
injure your feet.
- If you need
help to take care of your feet,
make an appointment with a foot doctor, also called a podiatrist.
If
you are strict in your foot care then you can easy noticed any
problem with your foot and get immediate treatment and thus avoid
amputation.
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