{"id":3277,"date":"2018-12-28T16:11:03","date_gmt":"2018-12-28T16:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=3277"},"modified":"2024-01-30T13:16:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T07:46:38","slug":"winter-foot-care-tips-for-people-with-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/winter-foot-care-tips-for-people-with-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Foot Care Tips for People With Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/winter-foot-care-tips-for-people-with-diabetes\/#Look_over_your_feet_daily\" title=\"Look over your feet daily\">Look over your feet daily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/winter-foot-care-tips-for-people-with-diabetes\/#Keep_your_feet_dry\" title=\"Keep your feet dry\">Keep your feet dry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/winter-foot-care-tips-for-people-with-diabetes\/#Choose_the_right_footwear\" title=\"Choose the right footwear\">Choose the right footwear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/winter-foot-care-tips-for-people-with-diabetes\/#Maintain_your_Blood_Sugar\" title=\"Maintain your Blood Sugar\">Maintain your Blood Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/winter-foot-care-tips-for-people-with-diabetes\/#Moisturize_your_feet_Daily\" title=\"Moisturize your feet Daily\">Moisturize your feet Daily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/winter-foot-care-tips-for-people-with-diabetes\/#Clip_your_toenails_regularly\" title=\"Clip your toenails regularly\">Clip your toenails regularly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Every winter in India, around 10-15% of diabetics end up in the hospital just because of foot ulcer or foot infection. There are times when these foot problems cause amputation. This is the reason that makes foot care an important part, but in winters, it becomes extremely vital to keep your feet healthy. Here are some important foot care tips to keep in mind during winters:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F3277\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"h.s4brxdo67zv3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Look_over_your_feet_daily\"><\/span><span class=\"c3\">Look over your feet daily<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">If you are a diabetic, it is essential that you inspect your feet every day. Observe closely all the pressure regions of your feet and also between your toes. Make sure there are no breaks in the skin, no discharge, etc. Consult your doctor if you find anything.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/minP7uPOBBFx8j7zz3z7C96l5bU0aHIS2NHgZLR5hh5ZfCNuvf5Diwwn3IxIcE4TQ-0MdKRTX4FJQ9LRzDWy1VIrcIiqfKnvdB0CnofR4SNwSzPj8OfTi6OJCK_M3Wrc4tc12gl2\" alt=\"Foot Care Tips \"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"h.ge1pcl9dkoff\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_your_feet_dry\"><\/span><span class=\"c3\">Keep your feet dry<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">The winter moisture can lead to severely damp feet in the case of diabetics. When moisture stays for too long between your feet and socks, it &nbsp;gives rise to bacteria. So, it is advised to dry them cautiously and completely. You must, rather, change the wet socks as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ylFVfq9uERvehWq0SXSrlyMxg6roS3CwFoRMqHDBi_4O8de4oHv9fskvOdt5oVSVB50blVLfclPfiW-jBP8xmLjbgl27ezZidn6le5ZLbuHo1Ja5hl8p_66DMRfjs2XKri_xr3-s\" alt=\"Foot Care Tips \"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"h.8irh9w2osk9j\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_the_right_footwear\"><\/span><span class=\"c3\">Choose the right footwear<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">It is the winter cold and dampness along with the lowered circulation in your feet that makes you more susceptible to foot ulcers. To get away with this, choose your winter shoes and boots nicely so that these provide you with the required warmth and padding. Don\u2019t wear synthetic shoe or boot materials that catch the moisture and opt for the right socks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/IjNMJSPvPl0GlDpm3tN4VpfVDS835AB5Qu5v5CN7KK2J2XxW68azH7L4p6HfoJJMk-QKPCrblv_6AX24ZrEvK-rZh5HHtdeQTVIzT_XQ9N-0Ro0Dt9gIK3doznJ49r0ZjKF53U-U\" alt=\"Foot Care \"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"h.phrcbh5mgo2w\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintain_your_Blood_Sugar\"><\/span><span class=\"c3\">Maintain your Blood Sugar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c9\">It is imperative to keep a close check on your diabetes. It forms an essential part of diabetic foot care. You can use a <\/span><span class=\"c1\">glucometer<\/span><span class=\"c0\">&nbsp;to test your blood sugar. As your feet take up most of your body weight, they are one of the primary places where unsatisfactory diabetes control is seen.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/l6Vxdk3mkdWd36ax_CcswVoGdLTwLjhdYfvL78Luo9uZM4dED05TV6eMlKbjIjmyYrr1lp5DbIOWAO31eMDAJHVnDK4KAvoNoi4uaJbiHGcCFzXrz3O8YPHRc4AiHRnXw2B8FNAX\" alt=\"Foot Care \"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"h.glo8nmy2jxzd\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moisturize_your_feet_Daily\"><\/span><span class=\"c3\">Moisturize your feet Daily<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">The dry winter heat whether it comes from a fire, blower or a car heater, can turn the dryness worse and cause cracks in your skin. So, it is advised to moisturize your feet on a daily basis. You can also ask your doctor for a good moisturizer recommendation for diabetics.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/XS2GfQC3HD1FXDvEtCTkLAv1Bi9312SABDtENl7T5hjwxJKtJlSB60UcUEhuHGucHFuFtTyvC4fj8pAlQ1dE29lveBNyHjJpfkEIv1rBBRuwGzkNzqxkv3vXvPys2RgqQiorUMio\" alt=\"Foot Care \"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"h.52stu8lb2u7a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clip_your_toenails_regularly\"><\/span><span class=\"c3\">Clip your toenails regularly<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Untrimmed toenails are a sure shot cause of infections and foot ulcers. These can also lead to amputation. You must be careful while trimming your toenails. If you yourself are going to clip them, immerse your feet in warm water to make the nails soft, and then cut them in a straight line.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">If you are diabetic and are apprehensive about your feet and toes, experience pain in your feet or face, or any other foot problems, visit your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/understanding-diabetes-and-napping\/\">Read More: <em>Diabetic Naps: Understanding Diabetes and Napping<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Get in touch with your doctor to learn effective ways to control your blood sugar. You must also keep a close check on the diet you take, keep yourself hydrated, exercise regularly and stay away from alcohol and smoking. 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