DIABETES FOOT CARE: When you have diabetes, proper foot care is very important. Poor foot care may lead to amputation of a foot or leg. As a person with diabetes, you are more vulnerable to foot problems, because diabetes can damage your nerves and reduce blood flow to your feet. By taking proper care of your feet, most serious health problems associated with diabetes can be prevented. Unmanaged diabetes can lead to nerve damage also called neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy often occurs first in the feet. It could be burning, it could be stinging, it could be lacerating or sharp like a knife. It could be like bee stings in the socks or needles pricking through the feet, or a foot that feels that it’s incased in concrete and feeling very heavy. Persistent numbness or lack of sensation makes patients more vulnerable to foot injuries. Foot ulcers are common in people with diabetes, often the result of poorly fitting shoes. Poor circulation slows down the healing process. If wounds are overlooked or improperly treated, the consequences can be disastrous.
Posted on: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:47:58 +0000