Awareness About Diabetes Complications

The following preventive measures may help people avoid or minimize the severity of injuries, sores and infections to their feet:

Never walk barefoot
Check feet every day for injury
Wash feet daily in warm, soapy water
Moisturize the soles of feet with unscented lotion immediately after bathing
Avoid scented lotions, as they contain alcohol that may dry the feet
Check shoes to make sure they are free of stones and sharp or lumpy objects, like a child's toy
Wear loose socks in bed if feet are cold -- do not use hot water or heating pads to warm cold feet
Make regular visits to a podiatrist

Without proper treatment, injuries caused by neuropathy may become serious wound problems, resulting in chronic infections, gangrene and possibly amputation.

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