Diagnosed with Diabetes?
Put Your Best Foot Forward!
Everyone keeps saying Diabetics need to special take are of their feet, but why?
As they age, people with Diabetes have more trouble with their feet. This is for two reasons: Diabetes eventually causes people to lose some sensitivity in their feet, which can mean that they may not feel a cut or scrape. Second, people with Diabetes may heal less quickly, so even a small cut or scrape can become a bigger problem.
But by following a good footcare routine, Diabetics’ feet can remain healthy and soft.
There are some really simple but important steps to follow. Examine your feet every day, using a mirror if necessary, looking for cuts or rough areas so you can treat them. Moisturize your feet regularly. Do not go barefoot, and visit your physician or podiatrist at least once a year.
The American Diabetes Association has a really great Guide to Diabetic Foot Care, that explains these steps in greater detail.
On GildenTree.com, we're very focused on foot care, and every product that's safe for Diabetics to use has a blue button that looks like this:
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