Infected Toes
Diabetes and other diseases with sensitive foot might suffer from infection especially if foot toes doesn't have enough space between them or tend to overlap due to fore foot problems. These are prone to get infected hence should be taken care off properly and use toe separator to create space between them preventing aggravation of infection or prevent it from occur itself. These are supportive aid while consult your doctor to take appropriate medication too based on type of infection.
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Any injury to neuropathic foot if remained unnoticed lead to extreme foot problems due to decreased circulation and inability to heal faster (due to continuously weakening immune system) requiring adequate body weight distribution and extreme cushioning beneath the foot. Such conditions can affect 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes. On the other hand, an unnoticed wound, blister or cut might become infected due to poor blood supply that can lead to gangrene. Such foot wounds should be treated immediately to prevent aggravation of disease. During such treat sensitive foot should be provided with organic gel layer with extra cushioning and massaging impact.
Follow the steps on daily basis for foot care:
1. Daily feet inspection: Observe carefully big toe (tip), middle and little toes (base), heel base, foot edge line and ball of the foot for any blistering, calluses, infections, swelling, redness and discoloration/ broken / ingrown nails.
2. Lukewarm/sponge foot wash- moisturizing: Feet should be washed, sponged and dried out by blotting especially between toes followed by moisturizing (except between toes).
3. Nail care: Cut neither too short nor less, straight with filing of edges. Protect injured toe nail with Gel Toe Cap.
4. Choose appropriate clean and dry socks: Use loose fit Diabetic Gel Socks for diabetic foot; Sports Gel Socks for sport’s and persons under training; heel care socks for high heelers. For daily care socks, use right fit, optimally tight elastic band to hold (not so tight to reduce circulation) and change daily. Use Lifestyle socks to add gel cushioning preventing daily stress to build up. Wear socks in night if felt cold.
5. Choose right fit shoes: Right size shoes (should be cleaned carefully prior to use) and also add arch if you have progressive flat foot.
6. Sweaty and smelly feet: A continuously sweat feet is not a disease however common to many and bacterial growth causes unpleasant odor, keep your feet hygiene to prevent such nail problems and athlete’s foot (rashes and eczema).
a. Wash carefully your foot with soap daily and change socks daily, preferable socks
b. Nylon socks in plastic shoes is not recommended
c. Drying of feet is essential and avoid stressful conditions
d. Deodorize the shoes with spray
7. Dos’ for foot care: - (a) Check your sugar levels under control; (b) Get your feet periodically checked; (c) Check for any abnormality and; (d) Perform the steps as given above
8. Don’ts for foot care: (a) Quit smoking as it reduces circulation to foot; (b) Never self-treat foot ailments
Give an extra care to your foot if you are diabetic.
Keep your sugar level under control and medications to provide symptomatic care is essential. Examination of your legs and foots carefully along with weight management, apply lotions if the feet are dry (however keeping it wet is not advisable). Be in touch with Podiatrist for regular examination of dry skin (ulcers), blisters, corns and calluses, cracked heels, bunion, ingrown toe nails, hammer toes, overlapping toes, plantar warts, charcot foot, heel (hind)/ ankle pains, irritation between toes (due to associated fungal growth (Athlete’s foot), if untreated could be infectious); foot pains. Medigel Diabetic Care products including Diabetic Gel Socks, Diabetic Insoles and Toe Spreader & Finger Separator) are recommended to provide preventive C3I Organic Gel Technology care to your neuropathic foot.