An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Diabetes and feet have a complicated relationship. The disease creates problems for your feet’s health. This simply means that diabetic patients need to take extra care of their feet and diagnose issues at an early level before they turn into a major issue. In fact, every individual should go through self-examination of their feet to detect the occurrence of diseases like ulcers, warts, and infection on the feet.
Feet are vulnerable and are prone to injuries. Sometimes we don't even realize that there is an injury. We just end up ignoring it and thus soon it turns into a major infection. Especially people who are suffering from diabetic neuropathy often fail to recognize any foot injury and it turns into a major infection. That is the reason a basic self foot inspection is required every morning you wake up.
How do I take care of my feet?
Maintaining good daily hygiene is paramount. Every alternative day I prefer soaking my legs in Luke warm water for a good fifteen minutes and then gently apply soap to clean them thoroughly. If you do cleaning every alternative day, you don't need to scrub your legs vigorously to get rid of dead and dry skin. After drying my legs completely I go for applying a thick layer of moisturizer to keep them moist and hydrated throughout the day. (Experts recommend not using coconut oil on feet).
The most important part- ALWAYS WEAR SOCKS to prevent the foot from any minor injury. Also, you need to wear well-fitting shoes that are comfortable for you.
When should you consult a doctor?
Look carefully from the bottom to the top of your feet. If you have low eyesight or you are overweight and you can't bend to inspect your foot, ask a friend or a family member to help you out.
- Check for cracked or dry skin.
- Look for scratches, blisters, cuts or sores.
- Watch for corns, calluses or ingrown toenails.
- See whether you feel any warmth or tenderness when you pinch or touch an area.
Now if you see any of these above symptoms, consult a renowned foot specialist as soon as possible. Speaking about a renowned and experienced Diabetic Foot Specialist, Dr. G. Saravankumar has been treating foot-related problems for years. Till now he has healed thousands of patients with his high degree of professional ethics.
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