Monday, December 16, 2013

Method of prevention of diabetic foot

1, keep the feet dry clean: wash feet daily with warm water, wash the feet of water temperature should be below 40 ℃, should be taken before wash feet with elbow water temperature measurement, in order to avoid scald, should be carefully gently wipe after wash feet, especially between the toes, avoid by all means is wiped with gravity.For dry skin, should be used lubricating oil or skin ointment, but cannot be used in between the toes.
2, timely nails trimmed: but you can't cut too deep or cut the surrounding tissue injury, if the poor eyesight, should help by family, don't use the knife cut Angle of organization or callosity.
3, daily check whether there is any lesions on foot: timely treat athlete's foot, foot not tape, if produce lesions should be timely medical treatment.
4, foot be sure to keep warm, especially in winter, can adopt appropriate heating methods, such as wear cotton socks (be careful not to too tight or too loose), etc., but don't use hot water bag or according to infrared lamp, for diabetic patients with peripheral nerve damage, foot feeling dull, easy to burn or burn, burn a bit can also help to develop foot necrosis infection, so take extra attention.

5, shoes should pay attention to: wear soft shoes, wear shoes to wear socks, and daily check whether there is foreign body inside the shoes and socks, avoid injury.Avoid by all means is indoor and outdoor walking barefoot.

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