Find out the correct ways to treat diabetic foot

Diabetes often raises complications in the form of ulcers in the legs. If diabetes foot care isn't done well, this ulcer will get worse quickly because poor blood circulation . Therefore, diabetics need to really understand how to treat feet and ulcers .

Handling by a doctor needs to be done when ulcers appear or just a wound in the foot of a person with diabetes. If left unchecked, ulcers can spread and cause damage to tissues and bones, until the patient needs to undergo amputation.

Not only after ulcers arise, diabetic foot care also needs to be done even though there are no sores on the foot. The aim is to prevent the appearance of wounds that are difficult to heal and potentially become ulcers.

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For diabetics, treating the feet is very important to prevent ulcers. There are a number of foot care tips that people with diabetes need to know, namely:

1. Check conditions feet every day

The feet of diabetics need to be examined once a day to see any abnormalities, such as redness, abrasions, cracked skin or swelling. If it is difficult to reach your legs, use a mirror to see all parts of your feet up to the palm. Place a mirror on the floor if it's too difficult to hold, or ask for help from someone else.

2. Wash feet with warm water and use a moisturizing cream

Wash your feet with warm water (not too hot) once a day, then dry your feet, especially between your toes, with a soft towel or cloth. After that, use a moisturizing cream to keep the skin of the foot soft.

3. Don't treat wounds without consulting a doctor

To avoid injury to the skin, do not use nail files, nail clippers, or medication fluids to remove warts or calluses on the feet. To be safe, consult your doctor first.

4. Don't barefoot and p otong toenails carefully

To prevent injury to the foot, do not go barefoot, even when doing activities inside the house. Also, don't cut your nails too deeply or ask someone else for help if you can't cut your nails yourself.

5. Wear clean socks , dry , and absorb sweat

Wear socks with materials that easily absorb sweat, such as cotton. Don't use nylon socks and socks with rubber that is too tight, because it can reduce air circulation in the legs.

6. Use shoes with the appropriate size

Use comfortable shoes and have pads for the heel and arches. Avoid using narrow shoes or high heels. If one foot is bigger than the other, don't force to wear shoes that are the same size right and left. Choose shoes that are suitable for each foot.

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If there are ulcers or just sores, diabetics need to see a doctor immediately. The doctor or surgeon will treat the ulcers and wounds in the legs so that they do not spread. Doctors can also carry out further examinations with X-ray or Doppler ultrasound to check for further diabetes complications.

Treatment of ulcers or sores in the legs due to diabetes is not only done by doctors, but also needs to be done independently by the sufferer. The doctor will teach you how to treat diabetic feet, so that patients can do their own care at home.

The following are some steps to treat foot ulcers that need to be done by diabetics:

• Wash hands properly using soap and running water, before treating diabetic foot ulcers.
• Open the bandage slowly. If the bandage is attached to the skin, give the infusion liquid containing a saline solution (0.9% NaCl) to wet the bandage, to make it easier to remove.
• Use disposable gloves when cleaning ulcers.
• Clean the ulcer with gauze that has been moistened with saline solution, from the middle to the edge of the ulcer. Don't re-clean with the same screen.
• Use a new dry gauze to dry the ulcers that have been cleaned.
• Cover the ulcer with a bandage recommended by the doctor.

Treatment of ulcers and wounds in the legs of diabetics needs to be treated properly, because if not, infection and tissue death can occur, until amputation is needed.

You should be vigilant if ulcers start to blacken, smell, or come out pus. If you experience this condition, immediately consult a doctor to get the right treatment.

Written o leh:

dr. Sonny Seputra, M.Ked.Klin , SpB
( Surgical Specialist )

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