足部护理和糖尿病就像豌豆和胡萝卜。日常足部护理是控制病情的重要组成部分。足部问题在糖尿病患者中很常见，因此保持足部健康并进行持续、常规的足部护理至关重要... as a part of your diabetes management regime.
Why It’s Important
- Diabetes may cause neuropathy (nerve damage) along with arterial disease (poor blood circulation).
- As a result, individuals with Diabetes are less likely to feel even the smallest of foot injuries. Left untreated, foot injuries can lead to infection and in severe cases, amputation. Ongoing, routine care can help you keep your feet healthy.
7 Action Steps for People Living with Diabetes:
1. 每天检查你的脚
Check your feet and toes every day for cuts, bruises or sores.
检查脚趾甲的变化（例如增厚和变色）
2. 运动
Walking can keep weight down and improve circulation.
Helps to maintain ideal blood sugar levels.
3. Have new shoes properly measured & fitted
Foot size and shape may change over time.
4. 不要赤脚行走
Do not go without shoes, even in your own home.
穿鞋前检查鞋内是否有异物、动物毛发、小石子等。
5. 穿无痕软袜
避免穿有接缝的袜子，因为它们可能会摩擦并导致水泡或其他皮肤损伤。
White socks are best.
6. 切勿自行去除鸡眼、老茧或疣
非处方产品会灼伤皮肤，并对糖尿病患者的足部造成不可逆转的损伤
Moisturize your feet – apply cream to the top and bottom of the feet, not between the toes.
不要泡脚。.
7. 咨询您的足科医生
定期请足病医生检查——至少每年一次——是确保足部健康的最佳方式。
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From annual Diabetes foot risk assessments and nail pathologies, to pain in the feet, ankles, knees and back – Our Chiropody Team is here to help!