Diabetes And Foot Care
Diabetics are susceptible to skin problems. In fact,
diabetes can cause dehydration or dryness. It can further
develop into itchy skin and irritations. This is because
elevated blood sugar lessens the effectiveness of
bacteria-fighting cells.
Skin infections include boils and carbuncles. If not
properly treated, these infections can become a serious
health risk. Yeast infections can also result. This is
common in the underarms and genital-anal area. The most
common type is candidiasis (moniliasis). This is a condition
where the affected person suffer from severe vaginal itch or
a rash under the breasts. Powders, creams and suppositories
are usually recommended to treat the same.
Diabetes also decreases blood circulation. This is
especially true in long-term diabetes thus, slowing the
healing process of wounds and cuts. This happens because
nerves in the feet may not be functioning well. At first,
you may not feel the small injuries however, if they are not
treated on time, they can become ulcerated or infected.
Observe a good feet hygiene. Wash your feet everyday with
mild soap. Let them dry. Calluses may be buffed with a
pumice stone. If your feet is dry, apply lanolin base cream
however, if your feet perspire well, talcum powder must be
used. Use a lanolin base cream to hold moisture in your
skin. Keri-Lotion, Nivea Cream, and Eucerine cream contain
lanolin, the one responsible for moisturizing the skin well.
Udder cream has no added perfume. It is inexpensive and easy
to apply. Wear clean, comfortable and good fitting socks and
shoes. To avoid injuries, you can walk in shoes or slippers
around the house or swim slippers when you are at the beach
or pool.
You have to consult your podiatrist in cases when you have a
puncture wound, cut, foot injury , red spots and difficult
calluses. They may appear a simple problem however, it can
develop into a horrible malady. If you notice any change in
sensation in your feet, consult your doctor or diabetes
educator immediately.
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Written by: Maricon Williams |
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