Experts Reveal the Footcare Techniques to Avoid Foot Ulcers Among Diabetics

Wilmington, DE -- (SBWire) -- 07/19/2016 --Diabetes is a difficult condition to deal with. Sufferers are advised to take prudent care in managing their overall health while living with the condition. One of the best ways to do it is to simply maintain their foot health.

Experts reveal the footcare techniques to avoid foot ulcers among diabetics. The feet can last a lifetime regardless of the presence of conditions such as diabetes. However, it is important for diabetics to check their feet for calluses, reduced blood flow, or loss of sensation.

One of the best ways to take care of the feet is to use soap while washing. Sufferers should wash on a daily basis as this will help them maintain cleanliness. It also allows them to see if their feet have calluses or sore spots.

Experts recommend the use of bar soaps than liquid soaps. Sufferers should choose soaps with moisturizers in them. A moisturizer is extremely important to avoid dry skin, which can lead to cracking and infection.

It is similarly important to apply a moisturizing lotion twice a day to keep the skin moist and healthy. Diabetics should choose thick lotions as they tend to offer more moisturizing effects. However, it is also important to remember not to make the skin so moist and soft, which can make it a breeding ground for bacteria.

Diabetics should also check their feet for calluses. Calluses are thickened areas of the skin that forms due to friction and pressure. Wearing ill-fitting shoes is one of the most common causes of callus formation.

It is imperative that they stop calluses from growing too thick or from hardening. Very thick calluses don't just cause pain, but can also result in cracking. Cracks can make open wounds in the skin, which can make it susceptible to infection.

Sufferers should also understand that a callus can hide an ulceration or a much deeper wound. When wounds are not properly addressed, it could lead to various complications.

While there are many products available for callus removal, sufferers should refrain from using over-the-counter callus removers that contain acid. Acids eat away both dead and live skin cells.

Acids are not recommended to individuals with skin that heals slowly because it can potentially create wounds, which may then take months or even years to heal. Diabetes sufferers may see their podiatrist for assistance.

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http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/managing-diabetes/complications-prevention/foot-care/

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