Have you Heard of Diabetes Toes?
For people with diabetes, the toes can be a guide of the current state of their health. Tell-tale signs that they might need to check with their doctor about their diabetes include: loss of hair on the toes (who knew it was there for a purpose?), discolored and/or thickened toe nails, coldness of the feet and toes, burning or tingling sensations, and loss of feeling – to name a few.
The most common symptom associated with diabetes toes is ulcers, or open sores that take long to heal and provide access for further infections. When a diabetic notices an open sore on their toes or feet, they should contact their doctor immediately.
Since diabetes can cause nerve damage and affect the flow of blood to the extremities, maintaining a close watch over the health of one’s feet is extremely important. Poor toe/foot maintenance can result in serious infection and, in extreme cases, amputation. In addition, diabetics are more prone to infections and have a slower response time when healing after contracting an infection.
Some tips for proper care of feet for diabetics are, first and foremost, to keep the blood sugar levels under control through diet and medication as prescribed by your doctor. Have your doctor check your feet and toes at least once a year – more often if you have been prone to foot problems. Washing your feet and toes every day and drying them completely – even between the toes, helps to keep infection-causing bacteria levels to a minimum. Wear shoes that are well-fitted for your foot and leaves room for toes to wiggle; our feet tend to expand during the day and our toes need to breathe.
We only get one set of feet to last us for our life time, so it’s important to care for them. For diabetics, it’s imperative because the risks are greater for losing their toes, or even their feet.
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