After coming home from work after a long day, soak your feet in hot water. Leg muscles are relaxed. Along with nails, foot skin is also good. Even if you do pedicures regularly every month, various foot problems are under control. But for those who have been living with diabetes for a long time, this practice is not good at all.Diabetics have very sensitive feet. Not only this, but long-term diabetes causes the nerves in the feet to lose their function. Common cuts and scrapes are also advised to be wary of, as the slightest injury can turn into a sore. In the language of medical science, it is called ‘neuropathy’.
What is neuropathy?
If you have diabetes, you need to take special care of your feet. If not, diabetes also affects the nerves. Diabetic neuropathy is the weakening of the nerves and the loss of sensation in the feet. Then there is no burning sensation or cold-hot sensation.
How do I take care of my feet?
It is better not to do pedicures. If it has to be done privately, the particular parlor staff should be allowed to clean the feet only if they know the proper rules of diabetic foot care or have the necessary training.
Dipping your feet in hot water or scrubbing them with a scrub can be dangerous if you are not careful during a pedicure. Care should also be taken to ensure that the scissors are properly sterilized while cutting away dead skin.
What things should you keep in mind?
1) Wash your feet only after seeing the temperature of the water.
2) Do not immerse your feet in water for a long time.
3) Remove the feet from the water and dry them. Water should not be allowed to sit on the feet.
4) Keep the bathroom floor and room floor separate.
5) Do not wear shoes without socks when going out.
