Diabetics have a really high risk when it comes to experiencing foot problems. These foot problems can lead to serious conditions such as neuropathy.(Neuropathy is an abnormal and typically degenerative state of the nervous system/nerves). The proper diabetic foot care can drastically decrease a diabetic's risk of this and other potentially serious problems.
General Diabetic Foot Care Information:
Diabetics can develop a variety of different foot problems. Even the most "regular" of problems can worsen quickly and lead to serious issues coupled with serious health ramifications. Foot problems most often happen when there is nerve harm (also called neuropathy). Neuropathy results in the loss of feeling in the feet. Low blood flow or changes in the shape of a diabetic patient's feet or toes may also cause problems. Other common problems that can be especially dangerous for diabetics include: skin changes, calluses, foot ulcers, etc.
Diabetic foot care basics include: checking the feet every day for cuts, red spots, blisters, calluses or swelling (carefully examining the entire foot). Diabetics should wash their feet every day with warm water and mild soap. Diabetic's feet are prone to becoming extremely dry and cracked so diabetics should moisturize their feet with lotion or oil at least once daily. The toenails should be trimmed regularly (straight across with all edges filed).
Shoes should be worn to protect the feet from injuries. Shoes should be comfortable and they should fit. Comfortable socks should be worn as an additional layer of protection. Socks worn should be dry and seamless and nonbinding.
Diabetics are more likely to have a foot or leg amputated than people who do not have diabetes. Why is that? It's because many people with diabetes have artery disease. This reduces blood flow to the feet. In addition a lot of people with diabetes have nerve disease. This reduces sensation. Together, these problems make it quite easy for diabetics to get ulcers and/or infections that can eventually lead to the need for amputation. (Although...most amputations are preventable with the regular care as recommended and with proper footware that fits the patient's foot accurately).
Recovery Time Required for Diabetic Foot Care:
Diabetic Foot Care is not a procedure from which there will be required a recovery. It is a daily regimen of foot care that is designed specifically for diabetics in order to decrease their already high risks for many foot conditions.
General Diabetic Foot Care Information:
Diabetics can develop a variety of different foot problems. Even the most "regular" of problems can worsen quickly and lead to serious issues coupled with serious health ramifications. Foot problems most often happen when there is nerve harm (also called neuropathy). Neuropathy results in the loss of feeling in the feet. Low blood flow or changes in the shape of a diabetic patient's feet or toes may also cause problems. Other common problems that can be especially dangerous for diabetics include: skin changes, calluses, foot ulcers, etc.
Diabetic foot care basics include: checking the feet every day for cuts, red spots, blisters, calluses or swelling (carefully examining the entire foot). Diabetics should wash their feet every day with warm water and mild soap. Diabetic's feet are prone to becoming extremely dry and cracked so diabetics should moisturize their feet with lotion or oil at least once daily. The toenails should be trimmed regularly (straight across with all edges filed).
Shoes should be worn to protect the feet from injuries. Shoes should be comfortable and they should fit. Comfortable socks should be worn as an additional layer of protection. Socks worn should be dry and seamless and nonbinding.
Diabetics are more likely to have a foot or leg amputated than people who do not have diabetes. Why is that? It's because many people with diabetes have artery disease. This reduces blood flow to the feet. In addition a lot of people with diabetes have nerve disease. This reduces sensation. Together, these problems make it quite easy for diabetics to get ulcers and/or infections that can eventually lead to the need for amputation. (Although...most amputations are preventable with the regular care as recommended and with proper footware that fits the patient's foot accurately).
Recovery Time Required for Diabetic Foot Care:
Diabetic Foot Care is not a procedure from which there will be required a recovery. It is a daily regimen of foot care that is designed specifically for diabetics in order to decrease their already high risks for many foot conditions.
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