With the rains come humidity, stickiness and a crowd of bacterial infections. While most of us fall prey to the wrath of these bacteria, the situation becomes more cumbersome and unmanageable (in some cases), especially for diabetes patients. This is especially true for their feet, i.e. diabetes foot care is an important health aspect that cannot be ignored.
This primarily happens because wounds take a longer time to heal for diabetic patients and thus it is imperative that they take utmost care of their feet during the wet days ahead.
Diabetes foot ulcer patients who present with grade ≥ 4 are found to be 1.6 times more likely to be amputated as compared to the patients having grade < 4, early management of foot ulcers is very important. Support your feet with good, fitted footwear, quit smoking to improve blood circulation, reduce pressure on the feet if there is an ulcer and dry your skin properly in monsoon to prevent injuries.
Dr. Ashish Bajaj – M.B.B.S, M.D.
Here are some best practices for diabetes foot care that diabetic patients must adopt in their everyday life:
Dry your feet completely and apply lotion to the top and bottom—but not between your toes, which could lead to infection. Never go barefoot. Always wear shoes and socks or slippers, even inside, to avoid injury.
Dr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD
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Lastly, put your feet up while sitting, move your ankles up and down, this will ensure that there is regular blood circulation to your feet.
This monsoon, pledge that you will take good care of yourself. We at team Pharmeasy wish you a ‘Happy and Safe Monsoon!’
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