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October 2019

Advanced Foot and Ankle Care

Whenever we talk about diabetes, the first thing that often comes to mind is “no more sugar.” But while restricting your diet is certainly one aspect of managing your diabetes, it isn’t the only one. And though it may be frustrating at times, there’s a reason it’s so important.

In fact, diabetes can damage and destroy cells and systems throughout your entire body, from your eyes to your circulatory system and all the way down to your feet.

That’s why one of the most important aspects of diabetic care is paying close attention to those lower extremities of the body. Doing so can mean the difference between maintaining a healthy stride and needing amputation.

So we are definitely glad you are reading our newsletter! We have some great tips to help you keep your lower limbs healthy as you manage your diabetes. Here you will learn exactly how this condition plays a role in the health and safety of your feet, and what you can do to prevent complications brought about diabetes.

Let’s get right to it!

Diabetes and Your Feet

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Diabetes – also known as hyperglycemia – essentially means high blood glucose, or sugar.

If you are diabetic and your blood sugar levels are not kept in check, your body may have trouble fending off infections due to decreased functioning of the immune system – and the problem compounds if peripheral artery disease (lack of circulation) and/or peripheral neuropathy (loss of feeling) come into play.

All of this translates into significant danger to your feet in particular. After all, if you can’t feel them, then how are you supposed to avoid things like blisters? And if your body can’t heal properly, how are you supposed to get rid of those wounds you couldn’t even feel in the first place? And what about infection developing due this lack of awareness?

The truth is that once the problem starts, diabetes will take it and run with it.

Below are some of the most common complications associated with diabetes:

In severe cases, these complications may even result in amputation.

Now, our intention here is not to scare you, but to encourage you to take action. And we do have some good news to lighten up the mood a little bit: There are definitely measures you can take to help prevent these problems from happening and/or worsening.

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• Ingrown toenails

• Corns and calluses

• Cracked and dry skin

• Fungal infections

• Ulcers

Caring for your feet can be fairly easy – in fact, the hard part is actually adhering to a daily routine and making sure you follow instructions from start to finish every day. But if you do stick to a comprehensive diabetic plan that includes foot care, then your chances of steering clear from problems will increase immensely.

Here are some good foot care suggestions you should follow:

• Exercise regularly to promote good circulation.

• Wash and dry your feet thoroughly every day.

• Use moisturizer to keep skin supple – just remember to avoid the areas between the toes.

• Wear clean, dry socks without tears or irritating seams.

• Wear properly fitting shoes with ample room in the toe boxes.

• Wear diabetic shoes or customized orthotics as prescribed.

• Alternate pairs of shoes day-to-day.

• Wear shoes when indoors and outdoors to avoid injury.

• If you smoke, stop – cigarettes hinder peripheral circulation.

• Don’t sit with your legs crossed, as this can reduce circulation to the legs and feet.

• Control your blood sugar, cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

• Never self-treat calluses, cuts, corns or blisters – come visit our office instead.

• Cut your toenails the right way – use clean tools and trim toenails straight across.

• Inspect your feet daily, looking for pressure points, cuts, excessive dryness and blisters.

• Call our office whenever you find any unusual signs – pain, redness, swelling, or blisters, cuts, and wounds that just

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We know, it’s a lot. But paying the price for not keeping up with your foot care may be losing a limb.

You should always keep in mind that close podiatric care should accompany these daily preventative steps, with at least one comprehensive diabetic foot checkup at our office per year. And if you ever find or feel something unusual in your feet, ankles, or lower legs, then you should come visit our Palm Desert office immediately.

don’t seem to be healing.

The bottom line is:

When you have diabetes, even “normal” foot problems can become extremely dangerous and detrimental to your overall health. And we cannot express enough (although we have certainly tried) how important it is that you stay on top of caring for your feet and come visit our office if you ever notice anything wrong.


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