Save Yourself from an Amputation ; Catch on Early Signs of a Diabetic Foot

 

Processed sugar and its subsidiary products are bad for Diabetics, and this is not breaking news. However, there are several other notable, important points to note when talking about Diabetic lifestyle care. Diabetes Mellitus is an endocrinological problem wherein enough insulin peptide hormone isn't produced by the pancreas. These hormones regulate the body’s ability to produce energy to signal the immune system to fight off any infection in the body. Now, when proper care isn't provided to the foot and results in poor circulation in the limbs, Ulcers form due to a combination of such factors. Foot Ulcers are lesions caused by Diabetes Mellitus that can single handedly damage the epidermis and the nerves of the foot causing tissue death also known as Necrosis. Doctor’s often recommend Limb Amputation at this stage. If not amputated timely, a rare bacterial infection called Necrotizing Fasciitis can spread throughout the body resulting in further life threatening complications in Diabetic patients such as Pus in the infected area, Dizziness, Sepsis, Shock or Organ failure.

By now we have understood that there are a number of things to give careful consideration to while talking about lifestyle changes in Diabetics. It is important to make sure your feet are not neglected and to do so, it is imperative to be aware of the DO’s and DON’Ts of diabetic foot care regime.

1. Choose Comfort over Style : Investing in the right kind of footwear is the most elementary thing to pay attention to during diabetic care. It is important to wear well-fitting, comfortable shoes to keep foot problems such as corns, blisters, or calluses from happening or worsening. Careful considerations must be given to finding the right shoe size, the right style as a shoe with a pointed toe could cause frictions resulting in ulcers and lesions. Even strappy or open toed shoes/sandals must be avoided so that there are lesser chances of foot injuries. Consulting a diabetic foot specialist near me is a must to understand your requirements.

2.            Keep an eye on your foot : Always check for blisters or swelling using a magnifying mirror to look at the bottom of your feet and inspect the nails too. Diabetic patients should not pick at their wounded skin and call up their doctor immediately even for the minutest of problems in their foot.

3.            Keep the blood flowing : Restricting movement in the foot such as hard shoes, wearing socks for too long or sitting at one place can restrict the blood flow into the distal limbs. Activities such as brisk walking, wiggling your toes, dancing can be great for diabetic patients however sweat on the feet should immediately be cleaned and tended to. For diabetic patients who cannot indulge in a lot of activities can simply put their feet up while sitting to ensure comfortable blood flow in the legs.

4.            Signs your foot needs immediate medical attention : 

·         Excessive pain in the legs or cramping 

·         Tingling or burning sensation in the feet

·         Numbing sensation 

·         Varying temperatures such as Hot and Cold feet

·         Incessant peeling of skin due to dryness

·         A change in the color of your feet.

·         Thickened, brittle and/or yellow toenails.

·         Fungal infection between your toes or nails.

Sohana Hospital Mohali has a team of highly qualified doctors in the field of Endocrinological medicine to treat endocrine disorders. The best diabetic foot ulcer treatment is a Sohana Hospital that offers all services under one roof including a customized diabetes patient diet chart for you. The department is equipped with the best in class, state of the art technology to treat patients suffering from simple and complex problems affordably with the help of medical expertise and a compassionate nursing staff.