Prevention of diabetic foot is better than treatment.Strengthening the management of high-risk diabetic foot patients can reduce the occurrence of diabetic foot.Here is a brief talk about the prevention of diabetic foot.
Strictly control blood sugar
Good control of blood glucose can help to reduce the incidence of microvascular complications in diabetic patients.
Quit smoking
Smoking is an independent risk factor of diabetic angiopathy, which can make blood vessels contract and hinder blood circulation.And smokers are more likely to develop diabetic feet than non-smokers.Every diabetic who smokes should quit smoking or stop smoking tobacco products and reduce passive smoking.
Moderate and regular exercise
Regular and moderate exercise can enhance insulin sensitivity,help to control blood sugar, reduce weight, improve circulation and reduce cardiovascular risk factors. It is better to make an inpidualized exercise plan under the guidance of doctors, all with safety as the premise.
Prevention of foot damage
Do a good job in the protection and inspection of the foot, especially in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, as such patients may have foot damage, while they have no sense.You should often check whether there is damage on the foot, and you must not underestimate the wound on the foot.No matter how small the wound is, if you do not pay attention to it, it may cause irreparable consequences. Usually wear loose, soft cloth shoes or breathable leather shoes. Soak feet in warm water every day, and hot water is not allowed.Keep feet ventilated and dry to prevent tinea pedis.When trimming nails, calluses or corns, be careful not to damage the feet.
Prevention of foot infection
Infection is the real culprit of diabetic foot progress.At ordinary times, we should pay attention to personal foot hygiene to avoid paronychia and secondary infection of beriberi. It is not recommended to repair feet in unqualified places. If there is foot injury, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
Control of high risk factors of cardiovascular disease
Pay attention to the intervention of abnormal blood lipid or hypertension. Dyslipidemia is a risk factor of diabetic vascular disease. Hypertension can increase the risk of diabetic foot ulcer by aggravating peripheral artery disease, and hypertension is also a risk factor for intermittent claudication of peripheral artery disease.
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