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Diabetes and Foot Care

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​How Can Diabetes Affect My Feet

  • Poorly-controlled diabetes can result in a form of nerve damage known as diabetic neuropathy.
  • Diabetic neuropathy causes tingling, pain and loss of sensation in your feet.
  • It may also decrease blood flow to the feet. Therefore, wounds may take a longer time to heal or may never heal.

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What Can I Do to Keep My Feet Healthy?

Check your feet everyday for any damage.

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Wash your feet with warm water & pat them dry.

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Apply moisturiser over your feet and avoid applying it between your toes.

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Maintain toenails by cutting them straight across.

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Check your feet for corns or calluses. Do not use over-the-counter corn or callus removal methods.

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Wear proper shoes and socks.

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Avoid walking on hot or cold surfaces.

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Manage your diabetes.

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Simple Exercises for Your Feet

  • When sitting, move your ankles in a circular ​motion and wiggle your toes
  • Stand on your toes and lift your heel a few times every minute
2021/06/09
2024/02/27
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