Diabetic,blood sugar if not control very well,will lead to many
complications such as neuropathy,macrovascular disease,vision
loss,and decreased immunity.Diabetics foot ulcers is the most
common and serious complication.
The Main Symptoms
-Foot arteriosclerosis
-Ulcers
-Infections and gangrene,
-Foot pain,often caused great pain to the patient,the consequences
may lead to amputation and even life-threatening.
Diabetics foot ulcers may cause amputation of the lower limbs if delay
to do treatment.It can be dangerous because these ulcerations can
become the portal of entry of several infective agents,such as bacteria
and other microorganisms.You may be wondering what might be the
cause of these foot ulcers.
Diabetic patients have poor sensory perception and diabetes wounds
take time to heal than normal,a small cut or a wound in the feet of a
diabetic can be left untreated if not checked immediately.It can later
on lead to ulceration,infection,and finally lower limb amputation.
Tips To Prevent Diabetes Wounds and Foot Ulcers
-Regular foot inspection
-Daily check of the foot of the diabetes patient for cuts or wounds
should be a practice .
-Even a small swelling is seen during feet check up,it can lead to
a more complicated condition if treatment is delayed.
-Daily washing using mild soap and lukewarm water, too hot or too
cold water can cause dryness of the skin,that can later on develop
into calluses or ulcers.
-Do not rub vigorously,it can cause friction and damage the skin,
-Avoid rough scrubbers and chemicals as well.
-After washing,make sure the feet are dry,especially the parts in
between the toes.Apply some moisturizers to avoid cracking of the
sole of the feet.
-Diabetes patient must wear the correct and proper size,material,
and texture of the footwear.
-Toenails should be cut properly to avoid hangnails.
-Patient should never walk barefooted or without any foot protection
to avoid getting foot injury.
-Exercise,only suitable for diabetes patient foot without wounds.
-Reflexology,during this method,self-massage 20 minutes of the feet,
from toe tip up to the knee to improve blood circulation,reduce
swelling and feet pain.Prefer self-massage early morning and
before night sleep.Families must helping,let the patient know the
proper way and simple guidance and advice to prevent diabetic foot.
-Smoking,accelerates damage to blood vessels,especially small blood
vessels leading to pool circulation,which is a major rick factor
for foot infections and ultimately amputations.
-Proper diet,taking your medications,supplement product,checking
your blood sugar regularly,exercising regularly,and maintaining
for consistent long-term blood sugar control to near normal lever
can greatly lower the rick of damage to your nerves,kidneys,eyes,
and blood vessels.
