7 diabetic foot care tips
If you have diabetes information about how to manage your condition is essential to your wellbeing.
If you can not fit your feet you run the risk of developing sores or infections that may at worst lead to amputation. What 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, wounds and abrasions could go unnoticed, and you may develop problems can lead to amputations.
2) do not walk around barefoot, even indoors. It is easy to step on something, or started your toes and cut yourself. Protect your feet with socks / stockingsShoes / slippers.
3) Be careful if you have corns and calluses. Ask your doctor or podiatrist the best way to care for them.
4) Wash your feet daily in warm, not hot water. And not soak your feet (even though you have stood all day) because it could dry your skin, forming cracks or sores.
5) to take extra care to dry your feet completely, especially between the toes. These are natural moisture traps - leaving them damp or wet can cause all sorts of problems.
6) to exercise your legs and feet regularly. Even when you're able to rotate your ankles, wiggle your toes or move your legs up and down. They all keep the 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 possible problems. You can usually arrange this when you have your yearly check up for your AC1 levels (blood glucose level over a 3-month period), blood pressure and cholesterol.
Take constant care of your feet. Get help from a relative or professional, doctor, nurse or diabetic podiatrist if you are unable to bend when trimming nails or checking for wounds. Taking these simple steps will help you reduce the risk of painful problems.
If you have diabetes information about how to manage your condition is essential to your wellbeing.
If you can not fit your feet you run the risk of developing sores or infections that may at worst lead to amputation. What 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, wounds and abrasions could go unnoticed, and you may develop problems can lead to amputations.
2) do not walk around barefoot, even indoors. It is easy to step on something, or started your toes and cut yourself. Protect your feet with socks / stockingsShoes / slippers.
3) Be careful if you have corns and calluses. Ask your doctor or podiatrist the best way to care for them.
4) Wash your feet daily in warm, not hot water. And not soak your feet (even though you have stood all day) because it could dry your skin, forming cracks or sores.
5) to take extra care to dry your feet completely, especially between the toes. These are natural moisture traps - leaving them damp or wet can cause all sorts of problems.
6) to exercise your legs and feet regularly. Even when you're able to rotate your ankles, wiggle your toes or move your legs up and down. They all keep the 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 possible problems. You can usually arrange this when you have your yearly check up for your AC1 levels (blood glucose level over a 3-month period), blood pressure and cholesterol.
Take constant care of your feet. Get help from a relative or professional, doctor, nurse or diabetic podiatrist if you are unable to bend when trimming nails or checking for wounds. Taking these simple steps will help you reduce the risk of painful problems.
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