Diabetes Feet Need Tender Loving CareDiabetes feet is the topic of discussion between a podiatrist (foot specialist) and me. No, I was not a patient but I thought I should talk to him on your behalf. I was encouraged by our talk because he said we can keep our feet healthy and working around the clock just by following simple rules. He said that foot troubles are due to simple carelessness, infections, type of work we do and sometimes to bone or muscle defect. According to him, if we take care of our feet they will take care of us. We can prevent foot pains by following some suggestions:
Avoid the amputation risk by eating healthy food, exercising and keeping the blood glucose under control. Also quit smoking as this reduces the blood flow to the feet and one more thing, I promise. Schedule regular foot checkups. If amputation is the only option left because the infection has gone too far, the surgeon will remove the tissue that is damaged but will keep the healthy ones intact. This might take a hospital stay lasting four to eight weeks because it might take that long for the wound of the diabetes feet to heal. Other professionals will help you adjust to life during your recovery period. You will have a rehabilitation team that may include a social worker, occupational therapist, physical therapist and other health professionals. You may be fitted with an artificial limb and learn exercises to make the affected area stronger. But this should not happen if we take good care of our diabetes feet. Diabetes Feet and Slippers Diabetes feet have to have the right slippers to lower the risk of injuries that can lead to amputation. Foot specialists recommend that the diabetics should always have slippers at home for this very reason. Slippers that are of the wrong size and poorly shaped can exert pressure on the foot that can exacerbate any problem. There is a plan to run a campaign to raise awareness of how the right kind of slippers will lower the risk of injuries. I don't know where to get them but as soon as I know, I will let you know. Perhaps some of you have an idea where to get them. Let me know through the contact form so we can tell the others as well. Return from Diabetes Feet toSymptoms-of-Diabetes Home Page for the Disclaimer. Where do you want to go next? Search for it at Google right here: The following is for opt in for diabetes: 
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