Diabetes and the Foot Definition: People with diabetes risk
serious and disabling foot complications and even amputation.
Recent research has shown that the risk for these complications
is greatly reduced with good blood sugar levels. Podiatrist can
give much help to feet in diabetes. Diabetes may affect the feet
in two ways. Firstly, the nerves which enable you to feel pain,
temperature extremes and give early warning of possible trauma,
are damaged. Secondly, the blood supply to the feet is
diminished due to damage to the blood vessels. Under these
circumstances, even a minor foot problem of little significance
to other people can be hazardous for people with diabetes. The
importance of proper foot care in diabetes is widely recognised.
It is recommended people with diabetes should be assessed by a
podiatrist who will advise a common sense, daily care routine to
reduce the risk of injuries and complications. Treatment: Foot
Health Tips... * Maintain blood sugar levels within the range
advised for you. * Enc