How to Avoid Risk of Injury to the Foot Diabetes

How to Avoid Risk of Injury to the Foot Diabetes

 

Ulcers or sores on the feet is common in people with diabetes. When thecondition is poorly controlled diabetes or untreated, it can lead to amputation.In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of limb amputations in the United Statesin cases not involving traumatic injury.
The term diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood glucose, or commonly called blood sugar. Glucose is essential to health as an important source of energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues. In addition, also a major source of brain fuel.

If you have diabetes, of any kind, means having too much glucose in the blood. Too much glucose can cause serious health problems. Long-termcomplications of diabetes develop gradually. The longer suffer from diabetes,the higher the risk of complications.

Diabetes complications that may occur include:

1. cardiovascular disease
2. Nerve damage (neuropathy)
3. Kidney damage (nephropathy)
4. Eye damage (retinopathy)
5. damage to the feet
6. Problems of the skin and mouth
7. problem of brain
8. cancer

The American Podiatric Medical Association recommends ways to helpreduce the risk of injury to the leg quoted from HealthMonitor, Monday(3/12/2012), among others:

1. Avoid smoking and alcohol.
2. Keeping cholesterol levels within normal ranges.
3. Managing blood glucose levels.
4. Wear shoes and socks at all times.
5. Check your feet regularly for the presence of lesions or abnormalities.
6. Caring for the wound clean and bandaged.sources