Diabetic Foot
People with diabetes are at an increased risk of foot conditions and if they have diabetes-related neuropathy. Diabetes-related neuropathy happens when you experience nerve damage due to persistently high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It most commonly affects their feet.
This happens due to
A Sore or blister goes unnoticed due to numbness- The wound gets infected due to weak immune system
- The wound not heal due to reduced blood flow delayes healing
- This leads to Gangrene or Necrosis
Keys to prevent it
- Checking your feet every day
- Keeping your toenails trimmed and filed
- Wearing socks and shoes that fits and cover well
- Protecting feet from hot and cold temperatures
- Washing and moisturizing your feet every day
- Asking your doctor to check your feet at every visit
- Stop smoking
Treatment is surgical if foot is infected already. Surgical Debridement(Cleaning) with long term dressing and finally Skin graft is management.
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