Diabetic Patient
I appreciate and understand the very specialised care required with Diabetes sufferers and indeed have many diabetic patients.
If you have diatabetes you will already understand the critical importance of monitoring and looking after your feet. Please make contact with me should you wish to discuss any aspect of your foot care management programme.
Foot Care Advice for Diabetics
There are a number of healthcare actions that should be adhered to in order to make sure your feet stay as healthy as possible.
Examine your feet yourself regularly and report any abnormalities to your Doctor or Chiropodist. Feet are somewhat like teeth. It is easy to ignore mild problems with them, hoping that they will go away. However, the best course of action is to regularly examine your own feet for the slightest sign of ulcers or problems. This can be particularly important if you are suffering from poor circulation and numbness.
Treat any cut, graze, bruise or mark with suspicion: either treat it yourself or consult your doctor as soon as possible. Also be aware of cracking from dry skin becoming ulcerated over time.
Take extreme care of your feet, making sure that your socks and footwear are comfortable and fit well. If your eyesight has diminished due to diabetes, make sure that a professional is on hand to examine your feet and cut your nails.
Have your feet examined by a professional regularly!