This is not a shoe related foot condition, ill fitting although footwear can exacerbate Sometimes referred to it. Diabetic Feet, PAD
as when fatty plaque occurs accumulates inside artery walls, causing the arteries to narrow and reducing blood flow to the legs.
Those with high blood diabetes, pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, and people who smoke are at the greatest risk. PAD causes symptoms such as fatigue or pain in the feet and legs, foot pain that disturbs sleep, and wounds or ulcers that are slow to heal. (70% of Indian amputations are due to diabetes related foot ulcers, gangrene.)
What’s more, the nerves of the feet, which affect sensation are damaged, so pain is not felt, and fungal infections and injuries can be overlooked.
That’s why a diabetes patient’s feet require scrupulous and constant attention.
PAD Care and Concern
- Quit smoking and manage your diabetes and! or HBP.
- Shoes should fit snugly — not too short or too narrow. Too tight may hamper circulation. Too loose can cause trauma to the toes. The soles should not be too hard (can injre) or too soft (offers meagre support)
- Buy shoes in the evening, after trying them on while sitting, standing and moving around.
- Fix with velcro rather than laces.
- Ask your doctor about special shoes if feet are deformed.
- Treat any foot problem professionally at once.
- lnspect the feet daily for dry skin, cracks, corns, calluses.
- Wash daily in lukewarm water (hot water may scald) with mild soap. Dry gently and thoroughly specially between toes to prevent fungal infection.
- Scrub sole with nylon dish scrubber.
- Mild talcum powder can keep the feet dry if necessary.
- Use moisturiSer for diy skin.
- Cut toe nails straigrit across, but not overmuch keep a sliver behind.
- Do not use corn caps or hot water bottles on your feet.
- Never walk barefoot even at home.
- Loose cotton socks can absorb moisture, unlike nylon socks which encourage fungal infection. Change daily