Posted on 8th May, 2024 at 9:49:06 PM
Keep your blood sugar under control, quit smoking, and follow these simple measures :
- Check your feet daily for cuts, red spots, and swelling.
- Wash your feet daily with warm water and dry your feet especially in between the toes. Keep the skin smooth and soft by using a skin cream or lotion.
- Trim your toenails regularly.
- Appropriate comfortable, well-fitting shoes (with weight distribution cradles) are essential, and barefoot walking should be avoided. Check inside your shoes so that it has an inner smooth lining. Regularly check your shoes for cracks.
- If you develop rough skin, corns, or calluses, ask your doctor to treat them, do not treat them yourself.
- Protect your feet from excess hot or cold conditions like radiators, hot pavement, or hot water bags.
- Regular exercise like walking, dancing, and swimming is good for your feet.
- In case of doubts, you must consult a specialist immediately.
If treated on time, the patients can be saved from limb amputation.
