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Diabetic Foot Care - Chiropodist, Podiatrist - Mississauga, Oakville and Brampton, ON
Chiropodist Bill Dedes discusses why it is essential that diabetics come in for a comprehensive foot exam to help avoid the complication of diabetes.
A large portion of our population have diabetes. Poor blood flow and peripheral nerve damage (also called neuropathy) affects about 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes and is a major complication that may cause diabetics to lose feeling in their feet or hands.
Foot problems are a big risk in diabetics. Diabetics must constantly monitor their feet or face severe consequences, including amputation.
With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that's too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. When your wound is not healing, it's at risk for infection. As a diabetic, your infections spread quickly. If you have diabetes, you should inspect your feet every day. Look for puncture wounds, bruises, pressure areas, redness, warmth, blisters, ulcers, scratches, cuts and nail problems. Get someone to help you, or use a mirror.
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