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Why is it important to take care of the feet in diabetic patients?

In the development of diabetes, complications are more frequent involvement of nerves and arteries. The altered vascular blood flow and facilitate the development of edema and poorly vascularized areas that hinder the healing of wounds and injuries. Diabetic neuropathy causes numbness, muscular weakness and pain.

Both conditions have a special impact on the feet, increasing the production rate of erosion, perforation, cuts, burns … that if they are not careful become sores, facilitating infection and can lead to gangrene and the need for amputation.

How should foot care in diabetic patients?
To prevent ulcers, injury, infection and necrosis in the feet is very important for diabetic patients maintain good blood glucose control and avoid factors that may increase the risk of vascular and nerve injuries by:

Blood glucose monitoring, corrective maintenance treatment with insulin and / or oral hypoglycemic agents;
Diet to provide the stability of blood glucose levels, avoid obesity and ensures adequate intake of proteins, vitamins and minerals to the body;

• Physical exercise that facilitates the maintenance of proper weight, glucose metabolism and proper blood circulation in the feet;
• To keep a good control of blood pressure and blood lipid levels;
• Do not smoke or consume alcohol or other drugs.

It is also essential daily care for the feet, checking them to monitor if there are wounds, scrapes, blisters or cracks. For daily review is advised with good natural light and inspect well all parts of the plant and the interdigital spaces with the help of a mirror. It should seek medical advice if lesions appear, color changes, pain or swelling in the feet.

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