Foot Exam For Diabetics
Yes, being a diabetic can be very troublesome because you are at high risk for everything. Did you know that as a diabetic – you are at greater risk for heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, loss of limbs and lot of other unwanted complications. My ex- doctor – wasn’t so kind as to lay it to me easy – he told me straight to my face – like i was a gone case – hahhaha!! no comforting words – just a matter of factly – i think i would rather go to Dr Google instead of him – or I would recommend my friends to click here instead of going to him – for anything they need to know about diabetes – because besides being blunt – my ex- doctor was oblivious to anything else.
Therefore, if you are diagnosed as a diabetic – do not take things lightly – be vigilant and one of the most important thing you have to do constantly is to exam your feet. Check for calluses, foot ulcers, blisters – feel for bumps and lumps, which can be signs of muscle or bone injuries. Contact your doctor if symptoms persist or if you notice open wounds called ulcers.
People with diabetes are living longer and healthier lives than ever,” Jackson says. “All of the complications are becoming less common due to all the new tools we have for treatment.” You play an important role in prevention. Read on to start looking forward to living well with diabetes.
