The new and modern tools for measuring the sugar levels make the painful process of monitoring the blood glucose a thing of the past.
It is a sad reality that every 30 seconds somewhere in the world, a leg is lost due to diabetes.
Adults with diabetes presents a risk of losing a leg 25 times greater than those without diabetes lose lose.
Up to 5% of adults with diabetes have ulcers on the legs and one in six people with diabetes will have a lifetime of dealing with this condition.
To avoid complications and to prevent foot amputations, people with diabetes must take into account a number of rules;
- Check the feet daily to spot any cuts, blisters, bruises or skin changes in color, inflammation or open wounds;
- Protect feet.
Wear fit shoes inside as well as outside the house in order to avoid injury to the feet; - Check the inside of the shoes to catch and remove any stones, sharp objects or hard surfaces;
- Wearing socks can help prevent injury.
Make sure they are not too tight and wash them every day; - Wash feet with soap and water.
Take care of the toes.
Wipe feet carefully, especially between the toes.
Use oils, lotions or medicated ointment easy to find in pharmacies; - Cut nails as well as file any sharp corners;
- Check with the family doctor or a specialist periodically to check the feet;
- Cover up any wounds with clean bandages
- Avoid shoes with sharp edges, with high heels;
- Do not wear tight socks;
- When washing the feet, avoid too hot water, avoiding burns this way;
- Avoid walking barefoot whenever possible.
If this cannot be avoided for cultural or religious reasons, must be extremely careful and avoid the risk of ending up with an open wound for whatever reason - Never try to treat your corns on your feet with a razor blades.
Always seek the help of specialists if you have a problem; - Avoid becoming overweight;
- Do not smoke.
Smoking affects blood irrigation; - Do not wear foot jewellery.