When you have diabetes, there are other conditions that may come along with it. One common issue that typically is associated with diabetes is peripheral neuropathy. This condition causes you to experience numbness in the limbs. This is why foot care is so important for diabetics because they often can’t feel their feet well enough to detect any cuts or wounds that may occur. Your podiatrists at Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland in Camp Springs/Clinton, Kensington, Olney, Laurel, Maple Lawn, and Silver Spring, MD, can explain what neuropathy is and what you can do to help prevent nerve damage from occurring.
Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy
When you experience neuropathy, you won’t be able to properly feel your feet and any issues that may occur with neuropathy. It’s important to talk to our podiatrist to find out what you can do to deal with neuropathy.
The most important thing you can do when dealing with diabetes to prevent neuropathy and nerve damage is to properly manage your diabetes. When your body is properly taken care of, you’re less likely to suffer the lasting issues that are associated with diabetes and neuropathy. You can also take steps to keep your feet healthy and promote blood flow in the feet.
You should always wear socks and ensure that your feet stay warm. Make sure that you are always wearing clean socks so that you can avoid fungus and infection. Also, be sure that you wear shoes that fit correctly and can give you room to breathe. When shoes are too tight, you could put yourself further at risk for nerve damage in your feet.
Contact Our Podiatrist Today
Make sure you take care of your feet. Contact our podiatrists at Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland in Camp Springs/Clinton, Kensington, Olney, Laurel, Maple Lawn, and Silver Spring, MD, to learn more about neuropathy and how it can be prevented. Call for more information at (301) 924-5044 for the office in Olney, MD, (301) 868-7670 for the office in Camp Springs/Clinton, MD, (301) 439-0300 for the office in Silver Spring, MD, (301) 942-8110 for the office in Kensington, MD, and (301) 317-6800 for the offices in Laurel and Maple Lawn, MD.