Foot ulcers are common among diabetic persons. Foot ulcers are dangerous in the sense that it could lead to amputation of the leg, a toe or a foot.
It has been seen that foot ulcers are most common in diabetics who have neuropathy. Neuropathy is most common in diabetics who have high blood sugars after meals and who have normal blood sugar in the morning. The nerves in the legs and feet are damaged because of diabetes and as such diabetic persons will not feel ay sensation.
A diabetic person having foot ulcer will not feel any sensation in the feet. A diabetic will not feel a broken bone or notice an infection after a cut. This is dangerous as the sores can worsen and even become infected if undetected right away.
The symptoms of foot ulcers include sores on the feet or lower legs, blisters on the feet or legs, skin redness, swelling and fever.
Once a diabetic person has foot ulcers, he or she should have to ensure proper care. One can prevent foot ulcers if one takes proper care of the feet and legs. Foot ulcers can be prevented by using proper shoes and socks, cleansing the feet daily, caring the wounds properly, moisturizing the feet and not wearing garters and tight stockings around legs.
