How does diabetes affect your feet?
Diabetes affects the extremities.
Neuropathy
Diabetes foot care is important to upkeep in order to avoid or reduce symptoms. The biggest concern for diabetic feet is the possibility of neuropathy. Neuropathy is a nerve problem that causes pain, numbing, tingling, swelling, and weakness. It can worsen overtime leading to a loss of sensation.
Neuropathy in combination with poor circulation can make the feet a lot more prone to infections and ulcers. This is because the person is not fully aware of what is going on with their feet without doing a visual check. For example, a blister from improper fitting shoes can go unnoticed a lot longer than most people due to a lack of sensation on their hands and feet. If the person is left untreated or they don’t manage their diabetes, it can progress and get worse which can lead to amputations.
Poor circulation
Another concern with diabetic feet is poor circulation. When the skin is not getting proper nourishment and circulation it can become swollen. In turn, this can cause poor skin health overtime.
Poor circulation can also cause excessive dryness because you are not getting proper hydration and circulation to that area. Cold feet and hands are commonly felt by individuals that have poor circulation. Having poor circulation can also interfere with the skin’s natural healing time and process. When the skin is not being nourished properly it is not able to restore itself and fight off infections properly.
Recommended Products
Aside from regular professional treatments, there are certain products that you can use to reduce some diabetes foot symptoms. One of the products we recommend and is available at most spas is the DD cream mousse by Footlogix.
This product will help to soften the skin and minimize cracks. It also has anti-fungal and deodorizing properties to it which can all be an issue with diabetic feet because of the poor circulation and possibly lack of care as diabetics can be more susceptible to fungi. This oroducts is a great way to help to reduce the risk of getting fungal infections and also treating fungal infections in combination with proper foot care.
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Dérmica MedEsthetics
(780) 885 7108
dermica.ca
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