The "Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Foot Infection" issued by the International Diabetic Foot Working Group points out that the risk of diabetic patients suffering from diabetic foot in their lifetime is 25%, and 40% of amputations in the world are perfor

International Diabetic Foot Working Group points out that the risk of diabetic foot infection in people with diabetes in their lifetime is 25%, and 40% of amputations in the world are performed for people with diabetes . Every 20 seconds, someone with diabetes has one of their feet amputated! This article will take all sugar friends to learn about diabetic foot , and hope that everyone can stay away from it ~

The reason why diabetic foot is more common in summer

Summer is hot and humid, and it is easy to breed bacteria, causing athlete's foot , athlete's foot ;

There are many mosquito bites in summer, and scratching the skin can easily lead to ulcers;

There is a lot of rain in summer, and foot infections can easily occur after your feet get wet;

Wearing sandals in summer can easily bruise and scratch your feet.

These details can lead to diabetic foot

, itchy feet and scratched skin

Athlete's foot, mosquito bites and other reasons cause itchy feet. Scratching yourself can cause skin damage, which may develop into chronic ulcers that will not heal for a long time. In severe cases, diabetic foot may even lead to amputation. .

2. Improper handling of small wounds

If there is damage on the foot, just put a band-aid on it. The affected area will not be breathable due to the temperature rise, which is not conducive to the growth of fresh granulation ; it is also more likely to breed bacteria. This may cause the wound to become larger and the infection to become more severe.

3. Shoes that don’t fit your feet

Shoes that don’t fit your feet are easy to wear and cause ulcers. Shoes should not squeeze your feet, and round-toed shoes are preferred. Do not wear pointed-toed shoes. The soles should be soft and elastic, not too hard. High heels or flip-flops are not recommended.

4. Cut the toenails too short

Just cut the toenails flat and smooth. Do not cut the toenails too short, otherwise it will easily cause paronychia and cause foot infection.

5. Wear barefoot shoes

Diabetic patients should not wear barefoot shoes at home, because when they are barefoot, their feet will be overstressed and easily injured. Especially in summer, it is best not to wear sandals with leaky toes.

Prevent diabetic foot by doing this

. Avoid infection

About 15% of diabetic patients will develop foot ulcers in their lifetime, and 85% of amputations are caused by foot ulcers. The hot and humid climate in summer is most likely to cause ulcers; therefore, avoiding infection and preventing ulcers is a top priority.

2. Choose comfortable shoes

Shoes are like the second skin of your feet, worn on your feet for half of the day. If the shoes are not suitable, it is easy to wear your feet and cause ulcers.

3. Dry your feet after taking a bath.

In hot summers, you often have to take a bath. People with diabetes should remember to dry your feet as soon as possible after taking a bath. Do not just wipe your body but not your feet.

At the same time, you should also pay attention when taking a bath:

① The bathing time should not exceed 15 minutes at a time to avoid soaking your feet.

②The water temperature should not exceed 37 degrees. Just try it with your hands and it will feel good if it is not hot.

③ When wiping your feet, especially the toes should also be wiped dry; during the process of wiping your feet, just observe whether your feet are damaged.

4. Do more foot exercises

Summer heat is not suitable for strenuous exercise. You can do more lower limb and foot exercises, which can enhance the sensitivity of your feet, relieve neuralgia , improve the circulation of the lower limbs, and prevent diabetic foot.

To prevent diabetic foot in summer, you must do the following 4 points:

. Avoid getting your feet wet when outdoors, and do not scratch mosquito bites with your hands to avoid infection;

2. Choose a pair of shoes with a thick foundation, loose and breathable, half a size larger. Wear socks as well as sandals to avoid injury;

3. Dry your feet as soon as possible after taking a bath to avoid soaking your feet;

4. Do more lower limb and foot exercises to promote blood circulation in the feet.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone that once there is redness, swelling and other infections, do not deal with it yourself. You must go to a hospital or clinic to see a doctor to avoid worsening of the condition and making treatment more difficult.