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control blood glucose and do not allow it to get too high avoid smoking keep blood pressure and cholesterol under control exercise to stimulate blood flow keep feet clean, dry, and warm
What else can I help you with?
What are diabetic foot infections?
infections that can develop in the skin, muscles, or bones of the foot as a result of the nerve damage and poor circulation that is associated with diabetes
Can podiatry help with diabetic foot problems?
Yes, podiatry plays a crucial role in managing diabetic foot problems. Podiatrists help prevent and treat diabetic foot ulcers, infections, nerve damage (neuropathy), and poor circulation. Regular podiatric care reduces the risk of complications and supports long-term diabetic foot health and wound care management.
What can happen if diabetic foot infections are left untreated?
the bacterial infection can destroy skin, tissue, and bone or spread throughout the body.
Where do diabetic foot infections usually occur?
blisters, corns, or callouses that bleed beneath the skin bunions, hammertoes, or other abnormalities in the bones of the foot scar tissue that has grown over the site of an earlier infection foot ulcers
Who is more at risk of developing diabetic foot infections?
people who are over the age of 60 and for those who have one or more of the following: poorly controlled diabetes foot ulcers laser treatment for changes in the retina
What are comfortable shoes to get for someone with diabetic foot pain?
I think the best shoes to get for someone with diabetic foot is the one that comfort you the most. But you can buy a special diabetic shoe at Medicare or Foot Smart
How are diabetic foot infections diagnosed?
x ray of the foot will be taken to determine whether the bone has become infected. A sample from the wound will be cultured to identify the organism that is causing the infection so that the appropriate antibiotic can be selected
Can vulvovaginitis be prevented?
Vaginal infections may be prevented by following these suggestions
What is the prognosis for untreated diabetic foot infections?
can lead to serious illness, gangrene, amputation, and even death if the infection spreads throughout the body. If treated properly and the patient practices good foot care, the prognosis is generally optimistic
Can you die if your feet get infected?
Yes, an infected foot can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly, including systemic infection or sepsis, which can be life-threatening. Conditions such as diabetic foot infections can escalate quickly, especially in individuals with weakened immune systems or underlying health issues. It's crucial to seek medical attention for foot infections to prevent severe outcomes.
Some viral infections can be prevented by?
vaccination.
Diabetic Foot Ulcer?
There are 4 stages to diabetic ulcers. 1. the ulcer has penetrated the top layer of skin 2. the ulcer has penetrated the next layer of skin 3. the depth of the ulcer has deepened to the muscle 4. the depth of the ulcer has deepened to the bone. Once it gets to the bone, the risk of amputation is far greater. Sorry, but the above is incorrect as only pressure ulcers are staged--venous, arterial and neuropathic ulcers are not staged.
