{"id":764,"date":"2018-02-16T05:16:27","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T23:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=764"},"modified":"2024-06-26T15:49:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T10:19:29","slug":"why-is-foot-care-for-diabetics-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/why-is-foot-care-for-diabetics-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Foot Care for Diabetics Important?"},"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-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/why-is-foot-care-for-diabetics-important\/#Routine_Foot_Care_For_Diabetics\" title=\"Routine Foot Care For Diabetics\">Routine Foot Care For Diabetics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Diabetes educators and specialists advocate the need for specialized foot care if you have diabetes. Chronic high blood glucose levels eventually weaken the blood vessels and decrease the flow of blood to the legs and feet. In this case, foot care for diabetics becomes imperative.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><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%2F764\"><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><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">As the circulation to the extremities is affected, nourishment and oxygen deprivation to the feet and toes weaken the skin, causing loss of sensation of heat, cold, and pain. This causes the formation of blisters or delayed healing of cuts and wounds and also increases the chances of ulcers as well as serious infections that may lead to gangrene.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">Diabetes educators<\/span><span class=\"c0\">&nbsp;recommend taking good care of your feet in case you have type 2 or type 1 diabetes. As a part of the recommended advice, emphasis is given on wearing special socks for diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">The best\u00a0diabetic socks are the ones made from cotton fabric as it breathes. Ventilation in socks allows sweat absorption and reduces odor and itching of feet. Moreover, good fabric on the soles of the socks can prevent slipping on the floor. Uncomfortable friction on the skin of the feet can be avoided with a good choice of socks, known as diabetic socks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/zKKQwL9_iF7nfujbpUc_mWjy3oym2km5Em3ueUGZIlwuUcr-bkVJvTIW1TfRvXKzw4uweIetWWcl8mMk35V0D3DSW1X9Cg7d7iObmDp2UKwA71oM6gtxZl3cmDeXzlT5a5kDk4rS\" alt=\"foot care for diabetics\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.174w7mkpt39f\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Routine_Foot_Care_For_Diabetics\"><\/span><span class=\"c7\">Routine Foot Care For Diabetics<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"c5\">Daily Feet Hygiene-<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c1\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>It is recommended to wash the feet using lukewarm water and mild soap to cleanse the feet daily. Gently dry your feet by patting them with a clean towel and moisturize using lotion cream or coconut oil.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"c5\">Check Skin Surface-<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c1\"> Examine the feet for skin tears, cracks or blisters, swelling, rash, and eczema all around the foot as well as between the toes. &nbsp;Use a mirror to look at your soles for areas that you can\u2019t otherwise see.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"c5\">Walk In Comfortable Footwear- <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c1\">Snug and soft shoes that prevent blisters and fall are important. Ventilation is very important in your choice of footwear to avoid fungal infections.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"c5\">Keep Toenails Trimmed-<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c1\">&nbsp;It is advised to trim your toenails straight across the toe and using an emery board file the nails without cutting the cuticles.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"c5\">Get Routine Foot Exams-<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"c1\"> It is important to get screening for feet during routine diabetes care checks annually. You can also opt for a diabetic neuropathy test, also known as&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"c1\">diabetic foot exam<\/span><span class=\"c0\">. Consult and get treatment for boils, cuts, wounds and blisters without delay and follow prescriptions accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1 c8\">Read More:<a class=\"c9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-are-diabetes-and-anaemia-related\/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1645346382106235&amp;usg=AOvVaw2mwBeZtPM0LGNyAwE3Yj55\"> How are Diabetes and Anaemia Related?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">To manage diabetes in the best possible manner, follow all the recommendations given \u00a0by your health coach. 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