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Futenma Claire DPM
55 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
Access Foot Care Specialists
1055 E Colorado Blvd 5th FLOOR
Pasadena, CA 91106
Ferrante Joseph T
65 N Madison Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
Pasadena Podiatry Group
65 N Madison Ave Suite 512
Pasadena, CA 91101
Avakian Michael Dpm
2544 E Washington Blvd Ste C
Pasadena, CA 91107
Avakian Michael DPM
2750 E Washington Blvd # 140
Pasadena, CA 91107
Fleming Brian DPM
131 N El Molino Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
Advanced Foot Care Center
301 S Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
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The Diabetic Foot - Stay One Step Ahead in the Management of Your Diabetes
by: Gary D Webb
In diabetes one of the main causes of ulceration in the diabetic foot is poor tissue oxygenation, which is caused by blocking of the large or small vessels. This can lead to very slow wound healing and make infection more likely, which can in severe cases lead to gangrene in the foot. Obviously early intervention in these cases is a priority as loss of limb can be a main cause of early morbidity. Where the circulation is severely compromised it is very difficult for the infection to clear. Foot ulcers affect 1 in 10 of Diabetes sufferers.
Common Causes of Foot ulceration
-Extrinsic pressure from tight shoes.
-Prolonged heel pressure.
-Intrinsic pressures from chemical mediators of infection within the body.
-Walking in bear feet and treading on a pin or sharp object which may not be felt due to loss of sensation.
-Foot type- high arch or flat feet etc.
-Calluses
-Blisters
-Athletes foot Important steps to avoid foot ulcers
-It is important that if you have poor circulation that your feet are checked on a regular basis by either a Podiatrist or other medically trained professional. The lower limb foot pulses will be checked, with the skin and nails for any signs of poor foot circulation.
-Proper accommodative footwear must be worn to avoid any shearing forces, which causes blistering of the skin. -Check your feet daily for any changes in skin colour, blisters and calluses etc. All these could lead to ulceration and possibly gangrene, with loss of limb.
-Orthoses to correct any problems with your gait or excessive foot pressures. -Paddings or strappings for excessive foot pressure and shearing forces which can lead to ulceration.
-Heel pads.
-Use Foot cream daily to avoid dry and cracked skin, which can be a common source of foot infection.
-Dry your feet thoroughly.
-Control your Diabetes with regular exercise, healthy eating and an aggressive treatment regime to control the blood sugars.
-Avoid smoking.
-Check your shoes for any signs of wear and inside for foreign objects such as sharp edges.
Loss of sensation - Diabetic Neuropathy
Loss of sensation can develop in the feet over time. This condition is known as Diabetic neuropathy which manifests itself as peripheral neuropathy and usually affects the sensory nerves in the legs. Again it is important to have a regular test for this condition by a podiatrist or other medically trained professional.
Why it is vital to check for loss of sensation
If the nervous system becomes damaged it is possible for the feet to go numb. This can become painful in the early stages with a condition sometimes developing known as painful neuropathy. It is possible that your skin may be damaged through trauma or infection, even callus formation or standing on a pin and you could be totally unaware of the seriousness of the situation. As a foot ulcer could easily develop and you may be unaware due to the loss of sensation. Neuropathy can cause the heels to crack and the skin to dry out. Pressure from daily walking may go unnoticed. Your Podiatrist will grade your feet from low risk to high risk, if you are more at risk of ulceration.
To recap it is important that you have a regular foot health check 6 monthly to yearly and check your feet and inside your shoes daily to avoid any potential problems.
Copyright © Gary webb MChs 2009
Gary Webb MChS - Podiatrist and Chiropodist.
How to have comfortable pain free feet.
http://www.webbspodiatry.co.uk
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