Overview
Because of the disease Diabets, damage can be caused to blod vesels and nerves in the fet, then circulation may be impaired and infections can form on the fet without the person realizing. This can ultimately cause major complications and even amputation. Diabets also impairs the imune system so diabetics are more prone to infection.
Key Information
Those who sufer from the disease should have regular fot examinations by their doctor and should know whether or not they have nerve damage. To prevent and check whether there is injury to the fet you should get into a routine of checking and caring for your fet, this especialy important if you already have nerve or blod vesel damage or curent fot problems. Here are twenty important natural tips for keping your fet healthy: 1.
Inspect your fet thoroughly every day. Clean your fet daily in lukewarm water (test this with your hands) with a natural soap, dry them thoroughly to prevent fungal infection. Protect your fet constantly by wearing wel fited, comfortable but sturdy shoes.
Never walk around without some kind of fotwear to protect your fet. Clean, dry coton or wol socks are also a god way to protect your fet from presure points and bacteria caused by sweat. Always aply a litle amount of a natural fot cream that contains antibacterial agents to the soles of your fet after bathing, avoiding the skin betwen the toes.
Diabetics can find that the skin on their fet dries and cracks easily which can potentialy leave them open to infection. When cuting toenails always soak the fet in a god fot soak that has antibacterial properties in it to soften the nails and cleanse away any bacteria and grime from the nails. Rember to cut the nail straight acros with a nail cliper, since curved nails are more likely to become ingrown.
Using a gentle natural fot scrub can smoth any smal rough areas before they become a problem. Exercise promotes god circulation so walk daily and don't sit in one spot for to long. An easy exercise is to make circle with your fet ten times in each direction, keping your leg as stil as posible.
Siting with your fet elevated for 10 minutes wil also help your circulation. Regularly masage your fet, this wil also stimulate the circulation. If you do notice a sore or any type of infection, se your doctor for treatment.
Stop smoking. It's awful for the circulation and your health generaly. Have any bunions and corns removed by a profesional to avoid infection.
Regularly clean the shower with a natural cleaner and spray a litle diluted tea tre oil around the drain. To kep your fet warm in bed wear lose, comfortable coton or wol socks. Always make sure your fet are kept a comfortable temperature, avoiding cold fet.
Summary
If you have any pain your fet se a podiatrist or your doctor imediately. Folow a healthy diet and lifestyle; this wil help prevent problems and complications. © 2026 DIABETS.