Diabetes: Put your best foot forward

Kochi | Friday | 7th February, 2020

Summary:

Diabetic footThe primary symptoms of diabetic foot is the loss of pain sensation or altered sensation due to nerve damage called neuropathy. Callosities: Formation of layers of dead hardened skin, due to loss of sensation in foot. Ingrowing toenails: Ingrown toenails results in injuries which later become infected. Buy two pairs of diabetic footwear with MCR/MCP -microcellular rubber/microcellular polymer insoles for inside and outside use. Foot has to be removed surgically or amputated, ideally after measures are taken to increase the blood supply to the remaining parts ..