Endocrinologist tips : how to prevent losing your leg to diabetes ?

 

How to prevent the onset of diabetic foot ? 

 

Around 4000 to 5000 amputations are due to diabetic foot annually and 10 to 15 % of diabetic patients will be victims of an amputation during their lives these amputations are a major cause of morbidity disability  as well as emotional and physical costs for people with diabetes .

Diabetic foot is the pathological manifestations associating sensitivity blood flow problems as well as deformations and ulcers

In order to prevent diabetic foot you should be very well informed on the preventive measures that you should observe  to avoir having your foot amputated because  prevention in this matter is essentiel by sticking to the  following tips you will be safe :

1-You should have smoothe large boots so as not to have abrasions all over your feet 

2-Before wearing your boots always check out for any objects inside that might cause injury 

3-Always wear socks made of cotton and change them regularly 

4-Dont walk barefoot inside the house or outside because your feet will be exposed 

5-Dont cut your nails too short because you risk causing injury

6-Mycosis are caused by excessive humidity thus you should wash your feet daily and get them dried afterwards 

7-In the case of mycosis avoid creams and use and anti-mycotic powder 

8-Avoid contact with hot water in the shower  and dont forget to verify the waters temperature before plunging your feet into the tub 

9- Do a thorough and meticulous examination of your feet daily in search of superficial cuts lesions or any sign of infection without forgeting between the toes 

10-Avoid smoking which is known to make things worse especially blood vessels damage 

11-Have a perfect and daily control of your blood pressure 

12-Keep a close eye on your cholesterol level in your blood 

13-Have a good controle of your blood sugar 

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14-If the skin of you feet is too dry use a hydrating cream 

15-Avoid wearing high heels for women

16-Make sure your anti-tetanic vaccination is up-to-date 

17-Dont ever underestimate any small lesion of your feet ! go see your doctor immediately 

What to do in case of a cut to your foot ?

1-Wash abundantly with water 

2-Dont put soap on the cut because that can cause irritation 

3-Desinfect the cut 

4-Dont put pressure on the cut 

5-Go see a doctor as soon as possible 

So all these tips will save you so much trouble  and suffering !