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Diabetes is a disease in which the blood sugar level in the body can remain high for a long time. If it is not controlled properly, it can affect different parts of the body. Therefore, in diabetes, it is not enough to just take medicines and take care of diet, but daily care of the body is also equally important. Especially the care of feet should not be ignored at all.
people often diabetes I pay attention to my feet only when any problem starts. Whereas it is important to take regular care of the feet and keep an eye on the small changes occurring in them from time to time. This can help in avoiding many problems. Therefore, if someone has diabetes, foot care should be made a part of their daily habit. Let us know how diabetes affects the feet and what problems can occur related to it.
How are feet affected by diabetes and what problems can occur?
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) According to, due to increased blood sugar level for a long time, the veins and blood vessels of the legs start getting affected. This can cause damage to the nerves, which is called diabetic neuropathy. In such a situation, pain, tingling, burning or numbness may be felt in the feet. Many times a person is not even aware of the injury, cut or blister on his foot. At the same time, due to reduced blood flow to the legs, wounds do not heal quickly and the risk of infection increases.
If timely treatment is not received, even a minor injury can become serious. Due to diabetes, problems like dry skin in the feet, cracked heels, wounds, infection and in some cases even changing the shape of the feet can occur. Therefore, any change in the feet should not be taken lightly.
Don’t ignore these signs at all
If any wound on the feet does not heal for a long time, the skin appears red or swollen, pus starts coming out or the feet feel very hot when touched, then contact a doctor immediately. Apart from this, numbness in legs, persistent pain, burning sensation, difficulty in walking or change in skin color can also be warning signs.
Infection around the nails, frequent formation of blisters or sudden swelling in the feet are also not considered normal. If such symptoms appear, treatment should not be delayed.
What to do to keep feet healthy in diabetes?
To keep feet healthy in diabetes, wash your feet with clean water daily and dry them thoroughly. To protect the skin of the feet from drying, apply moisturizer, but do not apply cream between the toes. Always wear properly fitting shoes and clean socks and avoid walking barefoot.
If you notice cuts, blisters, swelling or change in color on your feet, consult a doctor immediately. Also keep blood sugar under control and keep getting your feet checked regularly. This can significantly reduce the risk of serious problems.
