Avoid diabetes problems – make sure your skin and feet stay clean!

People with diabetes should take care of their skin and feet to avoid problems that can be made worse by having diabetes in the first place. They should take a bath every day and make sure their feet are well dry and they should pay special attention to their shoes and socks because it is important that their shoes are comfortable and their socks are clean because when their feet are clean it will definitely reduce the risk of possible infections of the skin. It is also important that you get plenty of rest each day and this includes resting your feet.

Poorly controlled diabetes can lead to a skin infection because high blood sugar reduces the effectiveness of cells that fight bacteria. Boils and other skin infections can become dangerous if not treated properly; Even a small, tiny cut needs to be taken care of, as it can turn into an open sore that can lead to other complications. You should check your feet every day for bruises, cuts, blisters, and dry or cracked skin. Pay particular attention between the toes and under the toes as well, gently press with your fingers to see if there may be any hot spots or tenderness that may indicate an injury, which you will need to take care of.

Because people with diabetes have very poor blood circulation in their feet, they can sometimes hurt their feet or get a cut and not feel it because the nerves in their feet don’t work well. This is why some people have been known to lose their toes or even their feet due to a small bruise or cut they might have had that they didn’t feel, so it didn’t get taken care of. The end result was that the toe or foot that had become infected but not treated in time had to be removed before gangrene set in.

In addition, several precautions must be taken to avoid diabetes problems, such as always wearing shoes or slippers at home and slippers at the beach. This will prevent you from getting stuck on a rock or other sharp object that you may not even feel. Be sure to keep your feet clean at all times and keep your nails trimmed. Don’t wear shoes that are too tight for you or socks that can cut off circulation to your feet. Always have at your disposal some type of foot care product, such as files for calluses, Keri Nivea lanolin-based lotion for dry skin, a foot gel, and also some type of antiseptic cream and, if possible, an antibiotic cream.