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Diabetes can inhibit circulation, and since oxygenated blood must travel the farthest to reach the lower limbs, the feet and legs are the most vulnerable to serious complications arising as a result. When people with diabetes experience reduced blood flow, their feet are deprived of essential nutrients that facilitate the recovery of sores, blisters, and other wounds, which can lead to infection. Thus, diabetics need to monitor their feet closely for signs of complications.

Below, the knowledgeable team at Eastern CT Foot Specialists PC shares a few essential diabetic foot care tips: 

1. Inspect Your Feet Daily

Poor circulation is not the only side effect of diabetes that can affect the lower limbs. Diabetics can also experience nerve damage, which causes numbness and makes it difficult to sense any foot complications. Even if your feet feel fine, you should inspect them visually at least once a day. Examine each foot thoroughly, including between the toes, as part of your diabetic foot care, and ask a loved one for help if physical limitations prevent you from doing so yourself.

2. Keep Your Feet Warm & Dry

diabetic foot careMoisture can prevent wounds from healing as quickly as they should. Wash your feet in warm water every day, and dry them thoroughly to prevent infection and facilitate the recovery of any open sores. Keeping your feet warm but not hot will also promote circulation without causing sweating.

3. Address Any Major Foot Issues

If you have corns, bunions, or hammertoes, ask your podiatrist about repairing them. These kinds of foot issues can prevent shoes from fitting properly, which can result in painful sores and calluses that never heal.

If you have any questions about diabetic foot care, turn to Eastern CT Foot Specialists PC in Norwich or North Windham, CT. The podiatrists at this practice are proud to provide comprehensive care for their patients, and they can treat everything from bunions to heel pain. You can learn more about the treatments they provide by visiting the website, or call (860) 887-3538 to make an appointment today. 

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