Taking Care of Diabetic Feet

Taking Care of Diabetic Feet

There are simple steps you can take to keep your diabetic feet healthy and problem-free.Diabetic Foot Care

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes or a loved one has, it’s important that you are doing what you can to keep yourself as healthy as possible. Of course, you’ll have a trusted team of doctors who will be able to provide you with care and preventive measures to ward off any problems. Our Zephyrhills, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Wesley Chapel, FL, podiatrists are here to tell you everyday habits you should adopt to keep your feet healthy.

Prevention is the name of the game when it comes to caring for your feet. If you experience symptoms or changes in your feet at any time, it’s important that you don’t just ignore the problem. If in doubt, give our Zephyrhills, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Wesley Chapel foot doctor a call and we will tell you whether your symptoms warrant a trip to the office for an evaluation. Here are some simple everyday steps you should take to prevent foot problems from happening to you.

Maintain healthy blood sugar levels: This is by far the most important thing you can do. Make sure that the medications you are taking for your diabetes, as well as your lifestyle and habits, are helping control blood sugar levels so they stay within a healthy range.

Examine your feet each day: While it might sound a little annoying to have to perform a self-exam on your feet each and every day it is the only way that you’ll be able to detect even the slightest changes before they become serious problems. Remember that diabetics are prone to foot ulcers and other potentially serious issues if you aren’t careful. Take a few minutes out of each day to inspect all areas of your feet including the soles and between the toes.

Wash your feet daily: Feet can accumulate bacteria just like the rest of our bodies; however, if you are someone who doesn’t exactly wash their feet with soap and water (Maybe just standing in sudsy shower water is all you do to keep your feet clean) you need to start. You don’t have to scrub to really remove bacteria from your feet. Just wash with soap and water and remember to dry your feet thoroughly after getting out of the tub.

Always wear shoes: Even if you are indoors it’s important that your feet have proper support and protection everyday to prevent injuries from occurring. Since many diabetics also have some form of nerve damage and numbness in their feet, they may not realize if they step on something or injure themselves. These injuries, if gone unnoticed, can cause a serious infection. Be sure to wear support and comfortable shoes and socks everyday.

If you have questions about diabetic foot care or if you are experiencing any changes in your feet it’s important that you have a team of podiatric experts in Zephyrhills, Sun City Center, Riverview, and Wesley Chapel, FL, that you can trust. Call Total Foot and Ankle of Tampa Bay today.

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