Diabetic Foot

Diabetes is classified into two different types: Type 1 and Type two. Type 1 is usually associated with juvenile diabetes and is often linked to heredity. Type two, commonly referred to as adult-onset diabetes, is characterized by elevated blood sugars, often in people who are overweight or have not attended to their diet properly. Diabetics must pay particular attention to their feet as they are at risk for developing complications that can lead to foot and lower leg amputation and even death.
Neuropathy is often a complication of the disease and the symptoms include numbness and loss of feeling, usually in the feet and hands. Diabetic Neuropathy can cause insensitivity or a loss of ability to feel pain, heat, and cold. Diabetics suffering from Diabetic Neuropathy can develop minor cuts, scrapes, blisters, or pressure sores that they may not be aware of due to insensitivity in their feet. If these minor injuries are left untreated, complications may result and lead to ulceration — and possibly even amputation

  • Neuropathy (nerve damage) – tingling, pain, numbness
  • Degenerative structure and shape of foot
  • Ulcers
  • Infection from untreated blisters
  • Bunions
  • Hammer Toes
  • Charcot Feet

  • Elevated blood sugar
  • Damage to nerve fibers
  • Damage to the vascular system
  • Obesity/overweight

  • Inspect your feet daily, including between the toes.
  • Wash your feet daily. Dry carefully, especially between the toes.
  • Inspect the insides of your shoes.
  • Wear properly fitted shoes and socks at all times – never go barefoot.
  • Protect your feet from hot and cold.
  • Always wear seamless socks with your shoes.
  • Cut your nails straight across, using an emery board to file corners.
  • Ask your doctor to plan an exercise program that is right for you.
  • Call your doctor immediately if you have a cut, sore, blister or bruise that does not heal after one day.
  • Get regular foot examinations
  • Stop smoking
  • Limit the amount of alcohol you drink
  • Have regular physical exams
  • Have regular blood and urine tests
  • Exercise regularly, according to your doctor’s recommendation.

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