Diabetic Feet Problems - How Do You Treat Diabetic Feet?
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So, you know the dangers, but how do you prevent them from occurring?
- Invest in special shoes or inserts that support and protect your feet
- Watch for any injuries and treat them immediately
- Monitor feeling and blood flow in your feet and if you recognize problems occurring, talk to your doctor
- Make sure your glucose numbers stay as close to target as possible as to eliminate unneeded issues.
- Take care of your feet; wash them, keep them smooth and always dry them fully. Be careful to not break the skin as it could make you susceptible to infection
- Exercise promotes blood flow and is a good practice for people with diabetes
- Go to a foot specialist at least once a year
- Quit smoking. Smoking causes your blood vessels to harden and narrow, so on top of the cancer risks and heart and stroke risks you increase the decline of your blood flow. READ MORE: Home Remedies To Use For Diabetes
This list focuses on the more serious actions that must be taken to ensure your health. Do not wait until it is too late and symptoms have already started to show themselves. Take action now so that you will always stay grounded on those two feet. Do not take them for granted. At the end of the day we have yet to find a cure for diabetes, but we can take control of the illness and live a long and happy life continuing to put one foot forward. Take care of your feet by paying attention to important signs and signals of health. You’ll thank yourself for doing so.
Take action now, do not wait till it’s too late! Act now!
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