Diabetes can be dangerous to your feet. This can be problematic for many individuals, which is why your Olney, Camp Springs/Clinton, Kensington and Silver Spring, MD, podiatrists, Dr. Michael Frank, Dr. Marc Goldberg and Dr. Adam Lowy, are here to help with your foot care.
Diabetes is when there are high levels of sugar in the blood. This chronic disease affects your body's ability to fight infections, especially when it comes to your feet. Diabetics need to take special care of their feet, a small cut may result in serious foot issues like nerve damage.
Foot Care Advice from your Olney, Camp Springs/Clinton, Kensington and Silver Spring, MD Podiatrists:
- Inspect your feet daily to check for cuts, blisters, redness, swelling, or nail problems
- Go to your podiatrist to treat corns, or calluses
- Wear clean, dry socks and change them daily
- If your feet get cold at night, wear socks, avoid heating pads
- Shake out your shoes and feel the inside before wearing to avoid cutting your foot on a pebble
- Take care of your diabetes and keep your blood sugar levels under control
- Don’t smoke since it restricts blood flow in your feet
- Get periodic foot exams
- Seeing your foot and ankle surgeon regularly can help prevent diabetic foot complication
- Cut nails straight across and file the edges
- Don’t cut nails too short though
- Avoid tight elastic bands that reduce blood circulation
- Avoid washing feet with hot water, so use lukewarm water
- Keep your feet clean by washing them daily
- Moisturize your feet to prevent dry skin from itching or cracking
Diabetes can cause serious issues. If you have any questions or concerns about diabetes, you should contact your Olney, Camp Springs/Clinton, Kensington and Silver Spring, MD, podiatrist, Dr. Michael Frank, Dr. Marc Goldberg and Dr. Adam Lowy today.