What are signs of Diabetic Foot | Prevention Tips and Treatment
Channel: ERemedium
Date: 2018-08-21

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MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT:  

Diabetic foot
Symptoms of diabetic foot 
Persistent pain increase with walking.
Redness swelling of foot.
Calluses and corn
Toenail fungus or athlete’s foot.
Persistent drainage of pus or blood from the unhealing wound.
Loss of sensation in foot to heat, cold or touch
Loss of hair from the toes, feet and lower legs.
People with diabetes store high sugar in body.
Uncontrolled diabetes causes damage to nerves and blood vessels. These damages can lead to foot infection known as diabetic foot because of the poor blood flow antibiotics cannot get to the site of the infection easily.This can become serious if not treated timely and can even lead to amputation of the foot or leg.
Do not wear tight fitting shoes.
It is a common causes of diabetic foot problem.
Irritated or wounded foot.
Prevention of diabetic foot
Most important is to control your diabetes.
Monitor your blood sugar daily.
Cut your toenail after washing your feet.
Keep toenail adequately trimmed.
Keep your feet dry and moisturized.
Changing socks frequently.
Wear proper fitting shoes.
Visit a podiatrist for corn and callus removal.
Healthy foot habits.
Do not use antiseptics and antibiotics without doctor’s approval.
Don’t sit in crossed leg position.
Don’t sit/stand in one position for long period.
Protect your foot from heat and cold.
when to visit a doctor.
If you get any significant trauma to the feet or leg 
Pain is persistent in the feet or leg, minor or major both.
Any new blister or wound 
Developing corn or calluses.
Difficulty in walking.
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0:00 Introduction of diabetic foot
0:13 Symptoms of diabetic foot 
1:53 Prevention of diabetic foot
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