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How to Prevent Foot Amputation If You Have Diabetes


Nerve damage and poor blood circulation due to atherosclerosisare the common complications of diabetes. They are not easy to treat and may lead to amputation. Diabetic neuropathy(numbness in the feet) is often a cause of foot injuries and foot ulcers.

About 15% of diabetics will develop a foot ulcer at some point andup to 25% of people with a foot ulcer will need an amputation.You will be shocked to know that foot ulcers are the most common reason of hospitalization of diabetics -not a stroke or heart attack.

The good news is that proper diabetes management and foot care can help avoid foot amputation by more than 50%. A prompt care is essentialin case of foot ulcers causing severe tissue damage.
 

Foot Amputation



Some Protective Measures to Avoid Foot Amputation

  • Inspect your feet daily.
  • Don’t ignore leg pain.
  • Trim your toe nails carefully and regularly.
  • Never cut calluses or corns yourself.
  • Don’t go barefoot anywhere, even around the house.
  • Wear clean and dry cotton socks and make sure they aren’t bunched up.
  • Quit smoking.
  • Go for regular foot checkups.
  • If you have a foot injury contact your doctor immediately.

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