Nerve damage due to diabetes and its debilitating effects
Diabetic neuropathy or nerve damage is one of the most common complications caused by excess sugar in the blood. In many diabetics, the extra sugar injures the walls of the fine capillaries that carry blood and nourish the nerves that are present in the limbs.
Symptoms relating to the onset of this complication begin with tingling, numbness, burning, or pain that usually begins at the tips of the toes or fingers and gradually spreads upward.
Prevention is the answer
The good news is that this dire complication can be prevented with proper diabetes management and careful foot care. Studies conducted internationally reveal that proper diabetes care has brought down limb amputation by more than 50 percent in the past 20 years.
Prevent ulcers on the feet
Pay careful attention to your feet, every day. Check your feet regularly for sores, calluses, blisters, bruises, cuts, cracks, redness, or swelling. If you need help in doing this, ask for help from a family member.
Wash your feet in tepid water before going to bed. Use a pumice stone or dead skin remover to remove dead skin tissue and calluses. Pat your feet dry with a clean towel, especially between the toes. Then massage your feet gently with cream or hydrating lotion and keep them soft.
When amputation is recommended
Quite often, untreated foot ulcers lead to the death of the surrounding bone and tissue. To prevent this from spreading further, doctors recommend surgical removal of the infected area. The treatment includes the removal of dead tissue or debris, keeping the wound clean, and promoting healing. After amputation, it may take four to six weeks for the wound to heal completely.
Even after one amputation, it's important to follow a strict diabetes treatment plan, because there is always the risk of a similar complication in any of the healthy limbs.
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