Diabetic Foot Care
Individualized Treatment Plans | Board Certified | Over 35 Years of Experience
Individualized Treatment Plans
Board Certified
Over 35 Years of Experience
How Diabetes Can Affect You
If you can not feel pain or sense temperature, you could have nerve damage. It can lead to slow healing of wounds. Minor injuries can turn into serious infections. You must do your best to practice foot care and keep your blood glucose levels on target to keep your feet safe.
Diabetes increases your risk of foot problems. Two things can happen:
- Nerve damage from high blood glucose levels is called diabetic neuropathy. It causes pain, tingling, or numbness
- Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) occurs when blood vessels in the feet and legs are narrowed or blocked by fatty deposits
Ways to Take Care of Your Feet
- Wash daily with warm water and soap
- Dry gently and thoroughly
- Use your hands to feel for hot / cold spots, bumps, or dry skin
- Trim your nails straight across
Tips for Buying the Right Shoe for Your Feet
Look for shoes that give you enough room for your toes, so they don't rub against the inside of the shoe. We offer diabetic shoes at Carol A. Akerman, DPM.
Foot Exams
Make sure to get a yearly foot exam done to make sure everything is okay.
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