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Diabetes Feet - Keep Them Clean

Feet don't fail me now

The game has changed now that you have diabetes. The old days of taking a shower and drying yourself off without the proper attention to your feet can be costly. Having diabetes does not give you that luxury any more. You must be more sensitive to your feet now more so than ever. Make sure they are clean and dried thoroughly. Having diabetes considerably boosts your likelihood of having nerve damage to your feet. The number one reason people have their feet amputated is because of diabetes.

Your diabetes foot care

Keep those puppies clean (Did I mention that already?) Wash them at least once per day. Dry between your toes methodically. Hey I feel like the foot doctor. That means taking your time with your towel. Use a powder to help dry your feet. Quality foot powders will make a difference.

Good foot care requires you to be a foot examiner. Assess your feet at least twice a day for better foot care. Check for problems like blisters, swelling, infections, and redness or even open cuts. Take care of any issues instantly. Keep your toenails cut straight across and short for safety. You do not want to sang your toenail and find out later that you have a problem because you do not have the feeling in your toes. If you cannot examine your feet because you a problem like bad eyesight then have someone else do the job for you.

Diabetics foot apparel

Shoes and socks for diabetics are key components to good foot care. A more conscious effort needs to be in place to take care of those puppies. Making sure you are wearing clean socks and comfortable supportive shoes is imperative. Running and walking shoes have been tested quite extensively and have been proven overall to be the best answer for your foot support. Wearing clean socks may require changing your socks twice or three times a day. Depending on what the weather is like where you live or work. If your feet sweat a lot you may need to change socks more frequently as well.

Podiatrist Marc A. Brenner, D.P.M., past president of the American Society of Podiatric Dermatology stresses the importance of good, clean care for diabetics. He suggests buying Thor-Lo socks and a good pare of walking or running shoes to help with your diabetes foot care. Make sure your shoes fit well.

Seventy five percent of the time when someone loses a leg they lose the other leg within five years. Developing foot consciousness is essential to better health. As a diabetic you must watch those feet. Look for bruises or infections and take care of them now.

In closing

Foot care is essential for diabetic care. It is one part of a well rounded care plan. Controlling your diet is one major task as well. I think it is the most important aspect of diabetes care. If you are interested in what "The Diabetic Warrior" did to handle his diabetes issue and also lose over 100 pounds, grab your free MP3.

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