Diabetes can decrease the blood flow to the feet and reduce the amount of sensitivity. This can make it harder for blisters, sores and cuts to heal. Less feeling in the feet caused by peripheral neuropathy means damage to the feet often is not noticed unless you look for it. Here I have given you to some ideas.
You may not think about your feet that often -- way losing there at the ends of your legs. But they are a necessary part of almost everything you do. Whether walking, running, exercising, or just standing, feet that are comfortable and well-cared for makes the practice for your leg. Therefore, you have to know how to care for your feet. Foot checks should be part of routine diabetes from a doctor.
Check both feet daily
Every day you look over both feet carefully and ensure you check between all of your toes. Check for skin damage, hard skin, the ball of the foot, places where bones stick out or where shoes or socks may rub. If it’s tough for you to check your own feet, ask a family member to help.
Clean your feet with warm water
Clean your both feet for about 5 minutes once a day with lukewarm water. If you not able to feel warm with your feet, so first you should check the water with your hands. Don’t keep your feet long time in water. Take 10-15 minutes is more enough. Clean your feet with soft towel and consider your toes to dry smoothly.
Ensure your shoes fit well
Sometimes the slightest rubbing shoe can cause a blister that change into a sore that becomes infected and it never cure easily. So buy better-fitting shoes, or try different socks, even the small signs of reddishness or irritation, when it's getting worse only you can notice the main reason is you may not able to feel. Check the shoes before you buying.
Don't go without footwear
Always wear shoes or slippers and wear socks with shoes. Try to wear slippers in your home also. The leather, plastics and manmade shoe materials can irritate your skin and rapidly bring on blisters. Wear thicker socks to pad your feet and reduce any callouses or sore spots.
Do easy exercise
Swimming, cycling, yoga, and tai chi are ever more popular ways to exercise with least impact on your feet. Search for medical advice from your doctor, diabetes specialist or diabetes nurse before starting an exercise.
Concern fixed orthotics
If you have diabetic nerve pain or the muscles a podiatrist can help to fix you with shoe inserts called orthotics. It can support to your feet and recover from nerve damage. A foot brace or orthopedic shoes might help. When your pain or weaknesses are callous then it's too throbbing or even difficult to walk. A podiatrist is your best source for these devices.
Control your blood sugar
The finest treatment for nerve pain and healthy feet is to control your diabetes well. Lessen your risk with diet, if you need do exercise and medication.
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