The “diabetic foot disease” that can be prevented through habits
Posted on 03/30/2024 at 09:25 Posted on 03/30/2024 at 09:25 Views 9
If diabetes becomes severe, foot function deteriorates due to lack of blood flow and, in severe cases, can even lead to amputation, so special care is needed. [사진= 게티이미지뱅크]Feet are an important part that supports our body all day long. Small or uncomfortable shoes make normal walking impossible and have a significant impact on daily life. There are many foot diseases, but the most dangerous disease among them is diabetic foot ulcer. If diabetes becomes severe, foot function deteriorates due to lack of blood flow and, in severe cases, can even lead to amputation, so special care is needed.
“Diabetic foot” occurs in 15-20% of diabetic patients
Diabetic foot refers to wounds, ulcers, necrosis, etc. occurring on the feet of diabetic patients and generally includes neuropathic arthropathy that causes deformation by damage and destruction of the joints of the foot. It is known to occur in approximately 15-20% of all diabetic patients.
According to statistics from the Seoul National University College of Medicine, nearly 40% of diabetic foot patients experience amputation within a year. About 10% of patients undergo surgery above the ankle. The five-year survival rate for patients who undergo amputation surgery above the ankle is about 50%, which is similar to the survival rate for patients with difficult cancer.
Who is vulnerable to diabetic foot disease?
If you have diabetes, your blood circulation is poor. Sensitivity becomes dull and resistance to bacterial infections decreases rapidly. Even if there is a wound on the foot, it is difficult to feel it. Healing and bacterial resistance are also reduced, and even minor wounds progress rapidly. If serious complications such as ulcers or gangrene become severe, amputation may be necessary.
Diabetic foot disease begins with small wounds. Prevention is possible if you pay attention daily. High risk cases of diabetic foot disease are as follows: △Patients who have been suffering from diabetes for a long time △Smokers △When blood sugar is not well controlled △When the color of the feet turns red or black △When changes are observed minor such as blisters or ulcers △When toenails sink into the flesh △When cutting toenails If you have a wound, such as blisters or calluses caused by tight shoes or blisters caused by a hot bath, you should see a specialist.
Essential rules for the prevention of diabetic foot
Wear socks that protect your feet rather than bare feet. Avoid tight-fitting shoes or high-heeled shoes that restrict blood circulation. The shoes should fit your foot size. When choosing shoes and socks, make sure they are made of materials that keep your feet dry and that they are made to prevent bumps and slips.
When washing your feet, choose warm, not hot, water. Dry your feet well and be careful not to get the area between your toes wet. It’s best to apply moisturizer to the tops of your feet and the soles of your feet, but not between your toes.
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