Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Diabetics should look after their feet ( Alternative Medicine )

It is confirmed that the health of diabetic patient's feet is very
important and any injury or bruise, the size of a spot may cause
problems right down to the bone and cause gangrene, so diabetics
should take care of their feet from shoes to socks and nails to heels.
Experts stated at a press conference that for diabetics the most
vulnerable organ is their feet. The feet are the organs which are most
exposed so when the flow of blood slows at the feet they start to lose
sensitivity. An expert claims that even a little bruise might leave
the feet more vulnerable to future injuries so diabetics should
protect their feet:

"Your feet should be washed every night with warm water, be dried
thoroughly and moisturised. After sports and walking, the underside of
the feet should be checked with a mirror to ensure there are no
bruises. Socks musn't be too big or too small, musn't be scrunched
up or torn. Shoes should be made from soft leather, with smooth inside
and not pointed or tapered at the front. Toe nails should be cut
short. Nails should be cut straight across, not rounded." (
Alternative Medicine )

Experts warn that if diabetic people don't take these warnings
seriously and don't follow these guidelines they may lose their feet
or legs, "treatment is too difficult and lengthy. If injuries
don't heal properly, even a little bruise the size of a spot can
reach the bone and become gangrene and can cause loss of toes or whole
feet."

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