WHAT ARE 9 TIPS FOR LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES AND HOW CAN WWW.DTFOOTWEAR.COM HELP A DIABETIC?

WHAT ARE 9 TIPS FOR LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES AND HOW CAN WWW.DTFOOTWEAR.COM HELP A DIABETIC?

Your lifestyle doesn’t have to suffer while managing diabetes.

Preventative care is the best way to keep fit and stay mobile.

TAKING GOOD CARE OF YOUR FEET CAN AVOID PROBLEMS BEFORE THEY START!

Unfortunately,  for many people with diabetes, having too much glucose (sugar) in their blood for a long time can cause some serious complications, including foot problems.

USE THE FOLLOWING TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF COMMON FOOT PROBLEMS AND SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THEM.

PREVENTION TIP #1

Living with diabetes requires you to pay special attention to your health and your condition.

Follow your doctor’s instructions regarding diet, exercise, and medication.

Keeping your blood sugar (glucose) levels within the recommended range is one of the best things you can do to control your condition and protect your feet.

PREVENTION TIP #2

Carefully inspect your feet daily for redness, blisters, sores, calluses, and other signs of irritation.

Daily foot checks are especially important if you have inadequate blood flow.

PREVENTION TIP #3

Follow these foot care tips to properly care for your feet:

• Wash your feet daily with non-irritating soap and warm water.
• Avoid soaking your feet.
• Dry your feet completely after bathing, paying special attention to the areas
  between the toes.

Ask your doctor which lotion is best for your skin type and health condition.

PREVENTION TIP #4

After bathing, use a pumice stone or emery board to smooth hardened areas of the feet that contain corns and calluses.

Working in one direction is most effective. Consult your doctor on the proper way to use a pumice or emery board.

PREVENTION TIP #5

Use the following toenail care tips to help prevent ingrown toenails.

• Once a week, examine your toenails.
• Trim toenails straight across using a nail clipper.
• Avoid rounding or trimming down the sides of toenails.
• Smooth rough nail edges with an emery board after clipping.
• Consult your doctor for the proper way to care for your toenails.

PREVENTION TIP #6

Proper footwear, socks, and stockings can go a long way to help protect your feet. Follow these tips:

• Choose well-fitting socks and stockings that contain soft elastic.
• Wear socks to bed if your feet get chilly.
• Avoid walking barefoot, even at home.
• Wear properly-fitting shoes. suggestion www.dtfootwear.com
• Choose shoes made of soft materials.
• Protect your feet by always wearing closed-toed shoes.

If you need roomier shoes due to bunions or other deformities, extra wide shoes are available online located at www.dtfootwear.com.

PREVENTION TIP #7

Follow these tips to keep blood flowing to your feet:

• If you can, prop your feet up when sitting down
• Wiggle your toes frequently.
• Take frequent breaks to flex and point your toes and circle your feet in both directions.
• Avoid crossing your legs, especially for long periods.

PREVENTION TIP #8

Avoid smoking and if you do smoke, quit. Smoking aggravates blood flow problems.

PREVENTION TIP #9

People who have diabetes should see a foot doctor (podiatrist) every 2 to 3 months, even when not experiencing foot problems. At each check-up, ask the doctor to thoroughly examine your feet.

An annual foot exam should include:

• An examination of the tops and bottoms of the feet and in between the toes
• Assessment of skin warmth and redness.
• Take an assessment of pulses in the feet and temperature of the feet
• An assessment of sensation using a monofilament tool

WHEN SHOULD I CONTACT MY DOCTOR?

Contact your doctor if you notice any of the following with your feet:

• Changes in skin color or temperature
• Foot or ankle swelling
• The appearance of corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, infected toenails, or dry,
  cracked skin
• Leg pain
• Foul-smelling, persistent, or unusual foot odor
• Ingrown toenails or toenails infected with fungus
• Oozing, open sores that appear to be draining and/or are slow to heal

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON DIABETIC FOOTWEAR.

WHAT MAKES A SHOE DIABETIC IN NATURE?

Diabetic shoes are often wider and deeper than regular shoes, to make room for special diabetic insoles.

Pedorthic insoles for diabetics are generally custom made for the patient’s feet, to ensure proper fit and minimize rubbing and uneven weight distribution, preventing injury.

It is also important for a diabetic to have shoes with good air circulation, meaning a lot of diabetic footwear features fabric or adjustable uppers. With great width selections.

It is very important for a diabetic to have their shoe custom fitted by a trained professional, since they may not be able to feel an improper fit, due to peripheral neuropathy.

By ensuring proper fit and good air circulation, properly designed diabetic shoes and insoles prevent pressure ulcers, encourage good blood circulation, and allow the skin to breathe.

Some things to look for in good shoe designs for diabetics are:

• Diabetic Shoes need to have a breathable construction – adjustable and fabric shoes are good for this.
• Deep and wide designs that allow room for triple-layer heat-moldable customize inserts
• Designs with no interior seams (or covered seams) to prevent
  rubbing injuries.
• Diabetic shoes need a roomy “toe box” to prevent pinching or squeezing of the toes.
• Elastic or easily adjustable fit, to prevent the diabetic shoe from sliding around on the feet.

 

WE AT WWW.DTFOOTWEAR.COM  WANTS YOU TO OBTAIN A HEALTHY HAPPY FEET ALL THE TIME AND PROPER PREPARATION IS ONE OF THE SIGNIFICANT PREVENTING PROCEDURE TO HELP CREATE THAT HEALTHY HAPPY FEET

Please make sure you wear the correct size and width – that helps a great deal!

NEED YOUR TRUE SIZE WE CAN HELP!

REMEMBER, WE NOT ONLY HELP PEOPLE WITH DIABETES. WE HELP PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD THAT NEED COMFORT, SUPPORT, BALANCE, FIT, INCREDIBLE INSERTS, A GREAT LOOK, AND PEACE OF MIND THAT YOUR FEET WILL ALWAYS FEEL GREAT!

Thank you,

Ron Heinlein | President/Founder | 909-215-1622 | heinleinron@yahoo.com

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