Cracked Feet and Diabetes
Many people wonder what will happen if their legs are broken. Let me tell you about a patient. He is 65 years old. I saw him this evening. He came to me with a red, oozing rash. He was in pain and had a fever. His HbA1c was 14, which means his sugar was above 400.
“Doctor, my sugar has just gone up. I’ve never had this much sugar before. My legs are hurting terribly and I’ve also had a fever for two days.”
They said it happened within two days. We call this cellulite. These feet have been a gateway for bacteria and fungus since the beginning of time. During those days, we are more likely to get infections from cracks.
About Diabetic Foot Ulcers
So, in this video, let’s take a detailed look at how to treat foot ulcers in diabetic patients, how to take care of their feet, and the precautions to be taken to prevent foot ulcers.
We all do what we do, we keep our face clean, brush our teeth, wash our face, and lock our doors, but we pay very little attention to our legs and feet.
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Why Is Foot Care Very Important?
Feet are very important parts of our body because we have to stand and walk. Now, ask the elderly, they have only one main desire in life. Everyone wants to be able to stand on their feet until the end of their days, walk, and do their work.
To make that happen, foot care is very important. Since our entire body weight rests on our feet, we couldn’t walk even with a small wound on our feet.
We call it bed rest, right? Any injury to the feet takes a long time to heal because our entire body weight falls on our feet. So if we prevent the ulcer from forming, all such complications will be avoided.
Why Do Leg Ulcers Occur in Diabetes?
There are some important reasons why people who eat sugar develop leg ulcers.
Sugar damages blood vessels. That also means that small blood vessels will be damaged. This reduces blood flow to the legs and causes the skin to become dry.
This is also called autonomic neuropathy. Due to nerve damage, their sweat glands are damaged, and sweat secretion is not proper, so they end up with dry skin.
Cracks Caused by Dry Skin
Dry skin cracks easily, meaning it keeps getting cracked.
Furthermore, due to their high sugar levels, their immunity is low and they are prone to fungal infections.
Another complication in people with diabetes is delayed wound healing, which means that a wound does not heal quickly. The reason for this is that collagen formation slows down.
Infections Due to High Sugar Levels
Another complication in these people is WBC, which means that the function of white blood cells is also reduced due to high sugar levels, which is why we often see infections in them.
How to Take Care of Diabetic Feet?
Foot care is very important for people with diabetes, and the first thing to do is to clean your feet daily.
If not with lukewarm water, clean with normal room temperature water.
Precautions While Cleaning Your Feet
Do not use harsh soaps because they dry out the skin, which can lead to infections and cracks, so use soaps with a neutral pH.
After washing your feet, it is best to dry them with a towel, including between the toes.
How to Use Moisturizer?
Apply moisturizer. If you have cracked feet and they are dry, you can apply any moisturizer without leaving them there, but this moisturizer should not be applied between the toes because there are chances of fungal infections.
This moisturizer cream can be applied to the top and bottom of the feet before going to bed.
Those with deep cracks can apply Vaseline or coconut oil.
Risk Due to Diabetic Neuropathy
When you look at the feet, they have autonomic neuropathy, which means they have less touch, which is also called parietal neuropathy.
Due to this, some people do not feel touch even if they get a small blow. You won’t even notice that it has become a big sore.
Because there is less sensation, they are often injured because their sense of temperature, pain, and touch are reduced.
Use Slippers Even at Home
It can easily slip and fall, so even those who stay indoors should wear slippers.
Don’t even walk with Dare Food. These sandals are also very good. She says we are using them for two or three years.
They shouldn’t be used like that. It is better to change your sandals every three to four months and don’t wear tight shoes when you take care of your feet.
Keep Your Socks Clean
Keep your socks clean and air-dry frequently. Keep your socks very clean.
Be Careful When You Have a Small Injury
If you get a small bump anywhere, we will tell you what precautions to take, especially if it brings you to the doctor’s attention.
Some people say that the corn skin has become thick and it hurts when they walk on it. Friends, there are some creams for that. If you apply those creams, it will reduce.
Control Your Sugar Levels
We should definitely keep our sugar levels below HbA7.
We should walk regularly, make changes to our diet, use necessary medication to keep our sugar levels under control, and walkers should take certain precautions.
Do Not Walk Barefoot on Hot Surfaces
We should never walk on hot surfaces in the sun, even if we walk barefoot. It is very dangerous.
It is not just the sun that is shining, but the ground is very hot.
Then we see many people who start to develop small water bubbles and sores, so we should not walk on rough surfaces in the sun.
Preventing Cracks and Ulcers on the Feet
So, if we take care of our feet like this, we can prevent cracks and ulcers in our feet.
Did you know that 85% of amputations start with a small crack?
So, exercise regularly every day, take care of your feet, use moisturizer to prevent dryness, and drink plenty of water to prevent complications.
