diabetes 2

We diabetics have to take special care of our feet
or we can find them troubled in
two ways: reduced blood circulation and nerve damage.

Here's what to look for and some prevention ideas.

Symptom:

If your feet are constantly cold
your legs are sore when you walk
or your feet hurt
in bed at night
you may be suffering from poor blood circulation. This
in turn
can
slow down the process of healing when you have cuts or other damage to your feet.

Prevention:

Staying physically active is one way to help improve your circulation. You also need
to control your blood fat and sugar levels
as well as your blood pressure. And of
course
don't smoke.

Symptom:

If your feet are numb
you have a burning sensation on the soles of your feet or pins
and needles in your feet
you have signs of possible nerve damage.

Foot nerves are the longest in our bodies and are therefore susceptible to damage
by diabetes. If these nerves are damaged
the feelings are lessened
so we could
have the cuts or blisters that can lead to ulcers
and we wouldn't even know about
it.

Prevention:

Check your feet regularly to be sure there are no signs of injury. If you develop
corns or calluses
have them treated immediately by a podiatrist. Wash and dry
carefully between your toes
and keep your nails trimmed and smooth.

Everyone likes to have their feet pampered
but for us diabetics it not only feels
good
it also prevents serious health problems in the future. So book that foot
massage now!