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can cause numbness in your extremities, and when your blood sugar is elevated, your body’s ability to fight off infection or heal a wound is also lessened. Unnoticed and untreated, a foot wound for a person with diabetes can cause a serious medical problem.
Here are five ways to take care of your feet — including how to lower your risk for injury as well as what to do if injury does occur.Touch and inspect your feet every day. Check for cuts, bruises, swelling or tender areas. Clean cuts with plain soap and water and cover with a dry dressing. If you have problems checking your feet because of your eyesight, ask a family member to help you.Wash your feet each day in warm water.
To maintain your target goals, follow your individualized meal plan, keep an eye on carbohydrate servings and, if you take medication for your diabetes, be consistent in taking them.If you do have a foot wound, early intervention is key. Clean the area with soap and water and cover with a bandage or dry dressing. If you don’t notice an improvement after one day, contact your healthcare provider.
As a person with diabetes, if an infection is left untreated for long, you may require oral antibiotics, and if it becomes serious, it can lead to a hospitalization for intravenous antibiotics or surgery. In the worst cases,
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