01 Nov National Diabetes Month: Caring For Your Feet
As we enter National Diabetes Month, the team here at Cherrywood Foot Care would like to bring awareness to the importance of caring for your feet as a diabetic. Failing to practice proper foot care when dealing with diabetes can be detrimental. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes and are concerned about your feet, please don’t hesitate to contact our team to schedule an appointment for care today.
How Does Diabetes Affect The Feet?
Diabetes is a condition in which the body cannot correctly process the amount of glucose in one’s bloodstream. When your glucose levels are too high, it can lead to a wide range of health issues. This condition tends to be especially damaging to the health of your feet. If your feet are left unchecked when dealing with diabetes, you could experience any of the below symptoms:
- Permanent nerve damage.
- Loss of sensation in the feet.
- Constant numbness or tingling in the area.
- Development of cuts or sores that won’t heal.
- In extreme cases, the need for amputation.
Diabetic Foot Care Tips
Luckily, diabetes is a manageable condition, and many of the associated foot issues are preventable with proper care. By following our diabetic foot care tips, you can do your part in maintaining good foot health. For care, we highly recommend that you focus on the below:
- Wash your feet in lukewarm water with a soft washcloth or sponge each night.
- Thoroughly dry your feet after washing them.
- Consider wearing socks specially designed for those living with diabetes.
- Moisturize your feet daily, but not in between your toes.
- Avoid walking around barefoot.
- Examine your feet each day for any cuts, sores, blisters, or swelling.
How Cherrywood Foot Care Can Help
Even after you’ve been careful and played an active role in protecting your feet, the team here at Cherrywood Foot Care understands that diabetes can still negatively affect you. When this occurs, you must schedule an appointment with our team right away. We will be prepared to help you in the following ways, depending on your specific needs:
- Provide treatment for any cuts or sores that won’t heal.
- Work to remove fungal toenails that make wearing socks or shoes difficult.
- Assist with pain relief and management.
Contact Us Today
Those living with diabetes should understand the importance of working with a podiatrist they can trust. Here at Cherrywood Foot Care, our skilled team is here to provide you with the care needed to keep your feet happy and healthy. For more information on diabetic foot care or to schedule an appointment, be sure to contact our team today!