Those with diabetes can maintain healthy feet and prevent infection
by following a good Skincare routine
If you have diabetes or poor circulation in your legs or feet,
Skincare is very important. Proper care for your skin can
reduce your risk for serious foot problems.
For healthy feet, follow these Skincare tips.
- Skincare Tip 1: Examine your feet.
Good Skincare includes thorough examination. Examine your feet
daily for any cuts, blisters or redness. Injuries to the diabetic
foot can result in serious infection, so be sure to consult your
doctor with any concerns.
- Skincare Tip 2: Clean feet daily.
Healthy diabetic feet are clean feet. Good Skincare includes daily
cleansing. Use warm water and a mild soap or cleanser recommended
by your healthcare professional.
- Skincare Tip 3: Dry feet thoroughly.
Good Skincare includes proper drying. After feet are clean, dry
feet thoroughly with a clean towel, including in between the toes.
- Skincare Tip 4: Apply moisturizer.
After feet are clean and dry, apply a good moisturizer. Apply
moisturizer to the foot, but don't moisturize between the toes.
Excess moisture between the toes can lead to fungal infections.
- Skincare Tip 5: Protect your feet.
After feet are clean and moisturized, put on socks. Use only soft,
absorbent, clean socks. Don't use socks that restrict circulation
in your feet or cause your feet to perspire. Excess perspiration
can lead to fungal infections.
Good Skincare includes taking care of toenails, too. Clip or file
toenails straight across. A straight edge will help you avoid ingrown
nails, which, for those with diabetes, can lead to serious infection.
If cutting your toenails is difficult for you, let your healthcare
professional help.
If you have diabetes and would like to learn more about healthy
Skincare , talk to your healthcare professional.
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