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Diabetic Foot Care - Sarasota Podiatrist
Diabetic Foot Care - Sarasota Podiatrist
According to the American Diabetes Association, about 15.7 million people (5.9 percent of the United States population) have diabetes. Nervous system damage (also called neuropathy) affects about 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes and is a major complication that may cause diabetics to lose feeling in their feet or hands.
Foot problems are a big risk in diabetics. Diabetics must constantly monitor their feet or face severe consequences, including amputation.
With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that's too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. When your wound is not healing, it's at risk for infection. As a diabetic, your infections spread quickly. If you have diabetes, you should inspect your feet every day. Look for puncture wounds, bruises, pressure areas, redness, warmth, blisters, ulcers, scratches, cuts and nail problems. Get someone to help you, or use a mirror.
Here's some basic advice for taking care of your feet:
* Always keep your feet warm.
* Don't get your feet wet in snow or rain.
* Don't put your feet on radiators or in front of the fireplace.
* Don't smoke or sit cross-legged. Both decrease blood supply to your feet.
* Don't soak your feet.
* Don't use antiseptic solutions, drugstore medications, heating pads or sharp instruments on your feet.
* Trim your toenails straight across. Avoid cutting the corners. Use a nail file or emery board. If you find an ingrown toenail, contact our office.
* Use quality lotion to keep the skin of your feet soft and moist, but don't put any lotion between your toes.
* Wash your feet every day with mild soap and warm water.
* Wear loose socks to bed.
* Wear warm socks and shoes in winter.
* When drying your feet, pat each foot with a towel and be careful between your toes.
* Buy shoes that are comfortable without a "breaking in" period. Check how your shoe fits in width, length, back, bottom of heel, and sole. Avoid pointed-toe styles and high heels. Try to get shoes made with leather upper material and deep toe boxes. Wear new shoes for only two hours or less at a time. Don't wear the same pair everyday. Inspect the inside of each shoe before putting it on. Don't lace your shoes too tightly or loosely.
* Choose socks and stockings carefully. Wear clean, dry socks every day. Avoid socks with holes or wrinkles. Thin cotton socks are more absorbent for summer wear. Square-toes socks will not squeeze your toes. Avoid stockings with elastic tops.
When your feet become numb, they are at risk for becoming deformed. One way this happens is through ulcers. Open sores may become infected. Another way is the bone condition Charcot (pronounced "sharko") foot. This is one of the most serious foot problems you can face. It warps the shape of your foot when your bones fracture and disintegrate, and yet you continue to walk on it because it doesn't hurt. Diabetic foot ulcers and early phases of Charcot fractures can be treated with a total contact cast.
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HAIRART Rubber Foot (Model: 1170) $21.95 Rubber foot. |
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Exuviance Hydrating Hand and Body Lotion 7.2oz $30 Treat your skin to long-lasting moisturization with this light Polyhydroxy hand and body lotion. Formulated with gluconolactone to brighten dull, lifeless skin and improve skin texture through its gentle exfoliating effects. Good for all skin types. Apple-Citrus scent.Benefits:Formulated with 4% GluconolactoneOil-freeRegular use will moisturize and smooth skin surface, improving texture and toneContains vitamins A and ETriple antioxidants provide protection from environmental damageBotanical blend contains chamomile, rose petals, aloe, elder flower, colts foot, and calendula |
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Elemis Treat Your Feet Foot Cream 2.53oz $30 This luxurious foot cream is rich inconditioning shea butter and jojoba oil, this intensely moisturizing foot butter melts beautifully into the skin. Skin is smoothed and hydrated.Infused with a blend of aromatic patchouli, eucalyptus and lemon oils to help soothe and comfort. |
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CLEAN N EASY Insulating Hand Mitts (One Pair) $19.95 CLEAN N EASY Insulating Foot Mitts are 100% cotton and washable. It has a Velcro closure and one size fits all. Slip mitts over paraffin protectors to increase heat retention and promote deeper penetration of oils and lotions into the skin. |
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