Foot Care for the Diabetics

One complication that often occurs in patients with diabetes is a matter of feet. For example, foot ulcers that do not heal , bacterial or fungal infections , and is most severe tissue decomposition so we need amputation .patients with foot problems are caused by two things, namely :

• Poor blood flow. This happens because the blood vessel damage caused by high blood sugar levels in a long time. Impaired blood flow causes the legs do not get enough nutrients, so that the skin of the foot become weak, easily injured and difficult to recover in the event of injury.
•  Nerve damage. This also occurs because high blood sugar levels in a long time. Nerve damage causing a patients sensitivity to pain diabetes is reduced, so that the patient is unconscious when his feet hurt.

To prevent foot problems in patients with diabetes, the first step that must be done is to control blood sugar levels as optimal as possible and stop smoking. In addition, patients with diabetes also have to get used to taking care of her feet.

Daily care to do is wash your feet with soap and warm water. After that, the feet should be properly dried to between the toes to prevent fungal infection. Apply a moisturizer to prevent dry skin , but do not apply moisturizer on the sidelines of a finger. Do not soak your feet, because it will make the skin is damaged, therefore susceptible to infection.

To prevent foot problems in patients with diabetes, the first step that must be done is to control blood sugar levels as optimal as possible and stop smoking. In addition, patients with diabetes also have to get used to taking care of her feet. Daily care to do is wash your feet with soap and warm water. After that, the feet should be properly dried to between the toes to prevent fungal infection. Apply a moisturizer to prevent dry skin , but do not apply moisturizer on the sidelines of a finger.

Do not soak your feet, because it will make the skin is damaged, therefore susceptible to infection. When washing or applying moisturizer on foot, notice your feet ! Are there red spots, calluses, cuts, ingrown nail poking toes, yellow and brittle nails, swelling of the legs, broken leg broken skin or blisters.

Note also the color of the skin of the foot becomes blue or black. This indicates poor blood flow that need immediate treatment. If it is difficult to see your feet, use a mirror or ask for help from people at home. Cut your toenails straight every month with direction, miser ends with nails sharp nails and do not cut cuticles of your nails. Patients should always use footwear that is comfortable to wear , both inside and outside the home. Footwear should not be over or too small as it can cause foot blisters.

 Inspect the inside of shoes before using it to make sure there are no sharp objects that can injure the feet. To maintain blood flow to the legs remain good, lift your legs while sitting, then move your toes and ankles up and down for 5 minutes as much as 2 -3 times a day. Do not fold your legs in a long time! In addition to caring for their own feet at home, patients with diabetes also need to consult with a doctor to check her leg blood sugar levels. The doctor will check the pulse of your legs, sensibility, and abnormalities that may occur on your feet.

Be Good and Stay Health.

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