Leg Diabetic Carying Is Most Important Take Some Steps

Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the world and a leading cause of below-knee amputations. It is estimated that every thirty seconds someone around the world loses a leg to diabetes. Pain and other sensations of our hotly act like an alarm to indicate any undue pressure or injury that the body is subjected to so , we can take measures to treat it in time. This  mechanism is impaired in diabetes as increased ". glucose levels in the. body cause damage to the nerves,. thereby reducing the body's sensitivity to pain. temperature and vibration. Hence. the ex-tremities become vulnerable to trauma allowing infections to fester. It is popularly advised that diabetics take care of their feet like they would of their face. le Diabetic patients need to closely examine their feet every night, ideally with the aid of a mirror so as to spot any impending foot injury in the hard-to-see areas such as the soles and the areas between the toes. Some important clues to imminent foot injury may be a change in the colour of the skin/nails. shape of nails, skin tex
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 It also prevents constipation and intestinal disorders. Foods high in fibre include fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, nuts and seeds. Eliminate as many processed carbohydrates as possible: They contrihute nothing to your nutritional profile except calories. Whenever pos-sible, replace highly processed grains, cereals and sugars with minimally processed whole-grain products.
 Lose extra weight: Every pound you lose can improve your health.
 In one study, overweight adults reduced their diabetes risk by 16 per cent for every kilogram of weight lost. Cut down on fats: As the risk of developing heart diseases are high among Type II diabetes patients, fatty foods have to be reduced or avoided, especially those with high trans and saturated fats. Lean meat products like chicken, fish and lean red meats can be grilled, baked, boiled or roasted rather than fried or made in greasy curries. Low fat vegetable oils are ide-al for cooking. •
ture, dryness, decreased temperature (if the foot or the toes feel cooler than the rest of the body), loss of hair, hardness, any breach/cracking or white patches, particularly between the toes. Any unusual change/injury calls for a quick visit to a chiropodist. in addition to .comprehensive annual foot screening. Neglecting simple foot problems. and failing to visit a doctor can be detrimental to health. Minor cuts While trimming nails or minor burns while taking 0 hot bath may turn into severe injuries for diabetic patients thus they need to exercise immense care and take every precaution. This is especially important while choosing 'foot-Wear as diabetics often fail to notice footwear that is tight or Causing foot sores. Diabetics are recommended to buy shoes in the later part of the day when the feet are slightly swollen and buy the size that feels comfortable on the larger of the two feet.
Measure foot size whilst standing, go for leather products as they al-low sweat evaporation and wear cotton socks.
Depending on the level of activity, wearing new shoes for even one hour can easily cause a breach in the skin.
For that reason brand new shoes should he first tried and worn for short periods at home until they feel comfortable.
Laced shoes are better than slip-on types, with rounded toes rather than pointed ones and at least a finger width space between the toes and the end of shoes to maximise I comfort.
Diabetics should avoid wearing shoes that are tight or uncomfortable even for a short period. With.any complication such as an ulcer. special footwear or shoes with modifications Should he used to protect feet from further damage arid permit proper healing. •

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Ditulis oleh: Unknown - Wednesday, 23 November 2011