Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Diabetes and Feet

Diabetic patients should have to be very careful with their feet or they can get into trouble. There are possibilities that one can come across reduced blood circulation and nerve damage.


In case you feel that the feet is constantly getting cold and legs are becoming sore when walking, then you have to be careful as it could be because of decreased blood circulation. If you feel so, it is better to do some physical activity to improve the blood circulation. It is better to control blood sugar, blood fat and pressure.


Another symptom that diabetic patients come across is that the feet may become numb or you may have a burning sensation on the soles. This may be because of nerve damage. If you feel so, you have to check the feet regularly. Wash and dry in between the toes carefully. If corns or calluses are developed, immediately see the doctor. The nails should be trimmed regularly.



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