Diabetes
and Foot Care
by Maricon Williams
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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).
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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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