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How to protect the feet in diabetes

Prevention is key

It is also important to perform an annual check with your doctor to determine whether or not it presents a risk of developing foot problems.



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In addition, there are a number of simple steps that people with neuropathy can take to ensure good foot care:

• * Inspect the feet every day, including the plants and the space between the fingers.
• * Check the shoes (inside and outside) before putting them on.
• * Cut your nails regularly.
• * Wear comfortable footwear (with plenty of room for your fingers) and the right size.
• * Do not walk barefoot.
• * Avoid contact of the foot with heat sources (stoves, radiators, containers with hot liquid).

If your doctor does not check your feet, please let him know. Prevention is the key to a good quality of life.

Diabetes can damage the nerves in the feet and reduce sensitivity. This way, you may not notice a foot injury or blister until it is very advanced. Another reason for the lack of sensitivity may be peripheral vascular disease, a complication in which blood flow to the feet or legs decreases.

The combination of nerve damage (neuropathy) and an insufficient supply of blood in the legs and feet in people with diabetes, usually leads to the appearance of ulcers, infection and gangrene. This can, ultimately, lead to amputation and even death.

Diabetes can affect the nerves in the feet and make it harder to perceive wounds. An uncured wound can become infected.

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How to prevent ulcers on the feet for diabetic

The best strategy to prevent complications of diabetes, such as foot ulcers, is to properly control diabetes with a healthy diet, regular exercise, blood sugar control and compliance with the prescribed medication regimen.



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Proper foot care will help prevent problems with the feet and will guarantee immediate medical attention when a problem arises. The tips for proper foot care include the following:

    Check your feet daily. Check your feet once a day for blisters, cuts, cracks, sores, redness, tenderness or swelling. If you have trouble reaching your feet, use a hand mirror to look at the soles of your feet. If you find it uncomfortable to hold the mirror, place it on the floor or ask someone else for help.

    Wash your feet every day. Wash your feet daily with warm water (not hot). Dry them gently, especially between your fingers. Use a pumice stone to gently rub the skin of the area where calluses are usually formed.

    Sprinkle talcum or corn starch between the toes to keep the skin dry. Use a lotion or moisturizer on the back and sole of the feet to keep the skin soft. Prevent cracking of dry skin helps prevent the entry of bacteria.

    Do not eliminate calluses or other lesions of the feet yourself. To avoid injuring the skin, do not use nail files, clippers or nail scissors on calluses, corns, bunions, or warts. Do not use chemicals to eliminate warts. Consult your doctor or foot specialist (podiatrist) to eliminate any of these injuries.

    Cut your nails carefully. Cut your nails straight. File the sharp edges carefully, using a nail file. If you can not cut your nails yourself, ask a caregiver for help.
    Do not walk barefoot. To prevent foot injuries, do not walk barefoot, even inside the house.
    Use dry and clean socks. Use socks made of fibers that keep perspiration away from the skin, like special acrylic fibers and cotton, not nylon. Avoid socks with tight elastic that reduce circulation, or socks with seams that can irritate the skin.

    Buy shoes that fit well. Buy comfortable shoes that provide support and cushion the heel, arch and foot pad (metatarsal region). Avoid tight shoes and high heels or narrow shoes that squeeze the toes.

•     If one foot is larger than the other, choose the right size for the largest foot. The doctor can recommend specially designed shoes (orthopedic shoes) that adjust to the exact shape of your feet, cushion and distribute the weight of the body evenly.
•     Do not smoke. Cigarette smoking worsens circulation and decreases the amount of oxygen in the blood. These circulatory problems can make the wounds more serious and the scarring is poor. Talk to your doctor if you need help to stop smoking.
•     Program periodic checks of the feet. The doctor or podiatrist can inspect the feet for early signs of nerve injury, circulation problems or other foot problems. Program controls the feet at least once a year, or more often, as recommended by the doctor.

Signs of problems

Contact your doctor if you have the following:

•     Ingrown toenails
•     Blisters
•     Plantar warts (skin-colored bumps with dark spots appearing on the soles of the feet)
•     Athlete's foot
•     An open sore or bleeding
•     Swelling
•     Redness
•     Heat in an area
•     Pain (although you probably do not feel anything if you have a nerve injury)
•     Discoloration of the skin
•     An unpleasant smell
•     An ulcer that lasts more than one or two weeks
•     An ulcer more than 3/4 of an inch (2 centimeters)
•     A pain that does not improve quickly
•     An ulcer so deep that you can see the bone below

The doctor will check your foot to make a diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

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Care of the feet in case of diabetes

Diabetes can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your feet. This damage causes numbness and reduced sensation in the feet. As a result of this, your feet may not heal well if you hurt yourself. If you get a blister, you may not feel it and it may get worse. Even small wounds or blisters can become a problem if an infection develops or does not heal. A diabetic foot ulcer can develop. For people with diabetes, having a foot ulcer is reason enough to go to the hospital. Taking good care of your skin will help prevent diabetic foot ulcers.

Personal care
Diabetes can cause damage to the nerves and blood vessels of the feet. This damage can cause numbness and reduce the sensitivity of the feet. As a result of this, the feet may not heal well if they are injured. If you get a blister, you may not notice it and it may get worse.

Check your feet every day. Inspect the top, sides, soles of the feet, heels and between the toes. I searched:

• Dry and cracked skin
• Blisters or ulcers
• Bruises or cuts
• Redness, warmth or sensitivity
• Hard or firm points

If you can not see well, ask someone to check your feet.

Call your health care provider immediately for any foot problems you have. Do not try to treat these problems yourself. Even small wounds or blisters can become big problems if infection develops or does NOT heal. Foot ulcers are a common cause of hospitalization for people with diabetes.

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Wash your feet every day with warm water and mild soap. Strong soaps can damage the skin.

• Check the water temperature first with your hands or elbow.
• Dry your feet gently, especially between your fingers.
• Use lotion, petroleum jelly, lanolin or oil on dry skin. DO NOT put lotion, oil or cream between your toes.
• Ask your provider to show you how to trim your toenails.

• Soak your feet in warm water to soften the nail before trimming it.
• Cut the nail straight, because curved nails are more likely to be incarnated.
• Verify that the edge of each nail does not exert pressure within the skin of the next finger.
• The podiatrist (podiatrist) can trim the nail if you are not capable.

Most people with diabetes should be treated for corns or calluses by a podiatrist. If the doctor has given you permission to treat yourself:

Use a pumice stone gently to remove such calluses and calluses after a shower or bath, when the skin is soft.
DO NOT use medicated pads or try to shave or cut them at home.
If you smoke, stop. The habit of smoking decreases the blood flow to the feet. Talk to your provider if you need help to quit.

DO NOT use a heating pad or a hot water bottle on your feet. DO NOT walk barefoot, especially on the hot pavement or hot sand beaches. Take off your shoes and socks during visits to your provider so you can check your feet.

Shoes and socks
Wear shoes at all times to protect the feet from injury. Before putting them on, always check inside to see if there are stones, nails or rough areas that can hurt your feet.

Wear shoes that are comfortable and fit well when you buy them. Never buy shoes that are narrow, with the hope that they will stretch as you wear them. You may not feel the pressure of shoes that do not fit you well. Blisters and ulcers may occur when the foot presses against the shoe.

Ask your provider about special shoes that can provide more space for your feet. When you get new shoes, soften them slowly. Put them one or two hours a day during the first or second week.

Change the softened shoes after 5 hours during the day to modify the pressure points on the feet. DO NOT use sandals like flip flops or pantyhose with seams. Both can cause pressure points.

Wear clean, dry socks or pantyhose without elastic or seams every day. They will help you protect your feet. Holes in socks or pantyhose can exert damaging pressure on your feet.

You may want to put on special socks with extra padding. Socks that remove moisture from the feet will keep them drier. In cold weather, wear warm socks and DO NOT stay outside in the cold for long. Use clean, dry socks to lie down if your feet are cold.

When should you call the doctor?
Call your provider right away if you have any foot problems. Do not try to take care of yourself. Call your provider if you have any of the following changes in any part of the foot:

• Redness, swelling, or increased heat
• Sores or cracks
• Tingling or burning sensation
• Pain
• Alternative names
• Diabetes - foot care - personal care; Diabetic foot ulcer - foot care; Diabetic neuropathy - foot care

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How a person with diabetes should take care of their feet

As a result of poor control of diabetes, there is a decrease in the blood supply of the legs (vasculopathy) and an involvement of the nerves of the legs and feet (neuropathy), this is what we call diabetic foot.

When we are facing a decompensated diabetes with long evolution, the chances of lesions on the feet increase.

Neuropathy can manifest as a hypersensitivity in the form of cramps, throbbing or burning pain. It worsens with night rest and improves when you put your feet on the floor.


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The most common is that there is a decrease in sensitivity, noticing the feet asleep from the tips of the fingers upwards (in a sock), with a sensation of concussion reaching, even, not to notice the pain.

In this way, any small scratch, wound or crack can go unnoticed and serve as a gateway to a possible infection.

It is for all this that the person with diabetes must watch and take care of the hygiene of their feet.

Norms for the care of the feet

1. The feet should be observed daily, looking for any small scratches, wounds or redness. Six places on the sole of the foot should be controlled: the tip of the big toe, the base of the small fingers, the base of the middle fingers, also the heel and the outside of the foot and the sole.
2. Do not smoke. The tobacco narrows the arteries and does not favor an adequate supply of oxygen to your feet. Go periodically to your doctor to ensure good control of your diabetes and other cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension, dyslipidemia, etc.). It is advisable to exercise daily in the form of walks on flat terrain and at a good pace for at least one hour.
3. Keep your feet clean, washing them daily with warm water (remember that the nerves that conduct thermal sensitivity may be damaged and not notice that the water is hot enough to produce a burn) and soap. The drying must be thorough, striving to eliminate moisture from the interdigital area. It is about keeping them hydrated, without moisture or calluses. In the event that you have excessive sweating, it is recommended to apply talcum powder after daily washing.
4. For the care of the nails, you should use blunt scissors and cardboard file. All this, with good light and using the help of a magnifying glass and mirror, if necessary. Never use sharp pointed scissors, nail clippers or other sharp objects. Nor metal files, callicides or pumice stone. The nails should be cut straight away avoiding cutting the sides. In any case, whenever you can not perform these care with the precision they require, you should go to the podiatrist.
5. Regarding the dress of the feet, never use synthetic socks and thick seams, or garters or belts that compress and compromise circulation. It is best to use socks made of natural fibers (cotton, yarn or wool) and light colors for the early detection of wounds. To warm your feet, do not use electric blankets or hot water bags. It is also not advisable to sit near stoves or braziers because of the risk of burns if the thermal sensitivity is altered.
6. Regarding footwear, it is necessary to use leather shoes, comfortable and wide, where each finger has space with slack. It is also advisable that the foot is well secured, with footwear that is tied with laces or velcro. Check the inside of the shoe every day with your hand in search of anything that, however small (pebble, ...), passes unnoticed and can cause an injury or chafing.
7. When we release shoes, it is advisable to make a slow adaptation by using them no more than one hour in a row during the first days. Choose as the shoe purchase time the last hour of the afternoon, since it is when the foot is more dilated. Never walk barefoot, not even on the beach. At home, use comfortable shoes.
8. Regarding wounds and cures, it is necessary that they be evaluated by the doctor, who will indicate the type of care that must be performed on it. All this can be summarized in observing, protecting and caring, which, in short, is aimed at preventing the appearance on the feet of injuries, whose consequences can be fatal.

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Benefits of bamboo socks

Bamboo socks are fashionable. The sector is experiencing a moment in which there is a need to use materials and products from nature, biodegradable and that are more careful with our environment. Among the main trends is the socks protagonists of these lines. Let's know more about them:

The use of bamboo in textile manufacturing

Bamboo is used to make textile garments and it is one of the raw materials that has become an important space in the world of fashion . One of the most well-known uses is to make bamboo socks, a material that is as environmentally friendly as possible and which is a huge advantage for your feet.

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Bamboo or cotton

Bamboo has more softness than cotton, the results being better with each wash , offering its soft touch like silk. In the case of cotton, what happens is that with the washes it loses its softness.

The benefit of bamboo

•     Natural antibacterial fabric
•     60% more absorbent than cotton and drying is faster.
•     Completely ecological
•     100% natural and biodegradable
•     The bamboo socks are very absorbent. The fabric absorbs moisture, leaving feet dry and fresh.
•     Unbeatable option to fight against the bad smell.

Being their production completely natural, the socks are light, soft and very suitable for daily use. In case your feet are sensitive, betting on this tissue is a good decision, because it is a hypoallergenic textile. It should be added that its durability is important, because as we said at the beginning, despite the washes, they do not lose their shape or quality.

Bamboo socks have a lot of benefits and will be the best allies that your sensitive skin can have . You have already seen some of the main advantages of using bamboo socks. You have the quality, comfort and durability, in addition to providing the grain of sand so necessary to use a natural fabric such as bamboo.

So you know, it seems that bamboo has not only a hopeful present, but also a future in which it can become quite important. The greater awareness with issues such as nature and the need to take care of our planet, in addition to the great possibilities that bamboo gives us, make it a most suitable material for many uses.

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Properties : Bamboo Socks

The use of socks made of bamboo fiber is not only a fashion trend of today, it is a response to the global need for production and use of materials and products from sustainable sources, biodegradable and friendly to the environment. In fact, bamboo socks are among the various garments that can be made with the fibers of this popular plant.

Why bamboo, exactly? For many years, bamboo has been widely used in areas such as construction and medicine. The clothing industry has long been dominated by the use of cotton. However, some revolutionary and innovative ideas have appeared and bamboo is now used as raw material for the manufacture of ecological fabrics and clothes. To begin with, bamboo is sustainable in itself. It grows very fast without the need for tedious irrigation, fertilization and cultivation processes. It is not necessary to use chemical pesticides in the cultivation of bamboo, since it is naturally resistant to pests. On the other hand, you only need a minimum amount of water to grow. In addition, it improves the quality of the air we breathe because it absorbs more carbon dioxide and releases more oxygen into the atmosphere. Bamboo also leaves a minimal carbon footprint, and is 100% natural and biodegradable.

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So, why choose bamboo socks? Bamboo socks have many benefits and you will surely find many reasons to get rid of the old cotton socks you have in the closet.

Comfortable

The bamboo socks are light, soft and feel silky on the skin, making daily use very comfortable. They are hypo-allergenic, which is great for those with sensitive skin. They are a perfect treatment for your feet.

High Absorbents

Bamboo socks are more absorbent than cotton socks. Absorb moisture and effectively remove it from your feet, leaving them fresh and dry. Along with this feature, the bamboo's antibacterial properties will keep sweat and odor at bay.

Durable

The cushioning incorporated in the bamboo socks makes them last longer, and they stay the same shape and smoothness after many washes.

Choosing a good pair of bamboo socks is easy. You just have to find the pair that fits your preferences, such as choosing the cut and color based on the occasion you plan to use them. The Bridgedale product line has many options for ladies and gentlemen. The addition of Coolmax technology to bamboo fibers makes these socks cool, effectively removing moisture, with its advanced absorption capacity.

At the same time, versatility is a quality that men tend to look for in a product. Changing from one activity to another without worry and without compromising comfort sounds perfect. The Feetures Pure Comfort Ultra Light Low Cut Socks would be a perfect pair for them. On the other hand, women look for comfort in a pair of socks, but also consider them as part of fashion. The Simcan NaturWells Bamboo Mid-Calf Dress Sock and the Feetures Pure Comfort Light Cushion Quarter Socks would be good options to use in different occasions and activities as part of a fabulous but sporty outfit at the same time.