Guide: How to Keep Your Feet Healthy When You Have Diabetes
Protect your feet and your health with practical, expert-backed tips from Nashville General Hospital Foundation.
December 3, 2022
Diabetes can significantly impact your feet, making daily care essential to avoid serious complications. High blood sugar can cause nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy), reduce blood flow, and lead to infections, sores, or even gangrene in severe cases. The Nashville General Hospital Foundation’s guide, How to Keep Your Feet Healthy When You Have Diabetes, offers actionable advice to help you maintain healthy feet and improve your overall well-being.
Key Tips from the Guide:
- Daily Foot Checks: Examine your feet for cuts, sores, blisters, redness, or swelling.
- Hygiene Practices: Wash feet daily with soap and warm water, dry thoroughly (especially between toes), and apply moisturizer to prevent cracks.
- Proper Nail Care: Trim nails carefully and avoid cutting cuticles to reduce the risk of infection.
- Wear Protective Footwear: Always wear well-fitting socks and shoes to guard against injuries.
- Doctor Visits: Request foot exams during every medical visit to catch issues early.
- Manage Blood Sugar: Controlling your blood sugar is the best way to protect your feet and overall health.
By following these steps, you can prevent complications and maintain mobility.
Download the full guide now for free and take proactive steps to protect your feet!
Cómo Mantener Sus Pies Saludables si Tiene Diabetes: Descargue Nuestra Guía Gratis
La diabetes puede causar graves problemas en los pies, como infecciones o gangrena, si no se cuidan adecuadamente. Nuestra guía, Cómo Mantener Sus Pies Saludables si Tiene Diabetes, ofrece consejos prácticos para prevenir complicaciones y proteger su salud:
- Revise Sus Pies Diariamente: Busque cortes, ampollas, enrojecimiento o hinchazón.
- Higiene: Lave sus pies diariamente con agua tibia y jabón, séquelos bien (especialmente entre los dedos) y use crema hidratante.
- Corte de Uñas Adecuado: Evite cortar las cutículas para prevenir infecciones.
- Calzado Protegido: Use calcetines y zapatos que le ajusten bien, incluso en casa.
- Exámenes Médicos: Solicite a su médico que revise sus pies en cada visita.
- Controle su Diabetes: Mantenga sus niveles de azúcar bajo control para proteger su salud.
¡Descargue la guía completa gratis y cuide sus pies hoy mismo!
