Odd Foot Shape? Beware of Diabetes
"The feet can be used as a benchmark for the early detection of diabetes attack.'s Finger crooked, protruding bones, flat feet can be a parameter,''said Staff Division of the Department of Endocrine Metabolic Medicine, Dr. Em Yunir Sp KEMD PD, on seminar''Do not Ignore Abnormalities Diabetic foot! Perform Early Detection''.
Other parameters are eyelets and a full leg wound. Abnormalities due to diabetes was characterized by thickening (callus) of the skin, hair, surface soles, and nails. Another sign is swelling deformity, joint mobility, color and tissue necrosis.
Diabetes causes the skin of the foot dry and easy to peel. Similarly, toenails that are too thick or too fragile.
''Examination of diabetes can also be done on the toes. If the toes are many injuries, people with diabetes must be aware of,''he said.
Diabetic foot examination (diabetisi) must be done thoroughly. Examination is done by tracing a history of diabetes, examination of skin disorders, a disturbance of blood vessels in the legs, and the presence or absence of nerve disorders (neuropathy).
Diabetisi recommended not walk barefoot, avoid the use of chemicals or sharp objects to attenuate thickening on the soles of the feet, smoking, using the rings on the toes, and use a high heel or pointy shoes.
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