[Diabetes-talk] Saving your Feet

[dmgina]

My foot doctor doesn't put anything warm on my feet even water.
Interesting article.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed Bryant" <ebryant at socket.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 3:43 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Saving your Feet


> Hi Folks,
>
>                The following is information from several years back that I
> found in the Voice.  It may be helpful.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Ed Bryant
>
>
>
>
>
> SAVING YOUR FEET
>
>
>
> Diabetics are susceptible to foot complications due to impaired 
> circulation
> in their extremities and the fact that increased blood sugar levels help
> "feed" infectious organisms.  Foot ulcers and other foot problems are so
> common among diabetics that they account for one-fifth of all diabetic
> admissions to hospitals.
>
>
>
> So, what can you do to prevent these problems from developing?
>
>
>
> Here are some tips:
>
>
>
> .              Daily foot inspections - this is #1 in the list of foot
> problem prevention.  In diabetics, early diagnosis is critical to keep
> infections from advancing.  Check for skin cracking, redness, or 
> ulceration,
> particularly between the toes.
>
>
>
> .              Inspect shoes carefully - watch for bumps, sharp items, 
> worn
> out areas, pebbles, etc. (By the way, ALWAYS wear shoes!)
>
>
>
> .              Cleanliness - keep your feet clean by bathing in warm (not
> hot) water.  Avoid soaps, which can further dry skin.  Dry feet thoroughly
> and apply mild skin lotion to prevent cracking.  Don't put creams and
> lotions between toes - too much moisture there can be a problem.
>
>
>
> .              No "home surgery" - seek professional treatment for 
> calluses,
> corns, or bunions.  Don't try to cut them away yourself, and avoid using
> chemical dissolvers, which can destroy normal skin, too.
>
>
>
> .              Trim toenails carefully - cut them straight across, trim 
> them
> frequently and not too short.  Soften nails in warm water before cutting.
> Have your doctor treat any ingrown toenails.
>
>
>
> .              Avoid burns - diabetics can have nerve damage in feet and
> legs that leads to loss of sensation.  Use a bath thermometer to check 
> water
> temperature (should be 85' to 90' F).  Keep feet warm with cotton socks, 
> not
> hot water bottles or heating pads.
>
>
>
> .              Don't Smoke - smoking aggravates the decreased circulation 
> to
> the feet experienced by many diabetics.
>
>
>
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