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Avoid lengthy hospital stays, and the possibility of amputation-- take good care of your feet today! One of every five diabetics who enters the hospital does so because of foot problems-- and often, it's due to diabetic foot ulcers. Diabetes can cause changes in the skin of your foot, particularly in regards to dehydration. In those who suffer from diabetic neuropathy, the chances of developing diabetic foot ulcers are drastically increased. These diabetic foot ulcers can develop if proper diabetic foot care is not maintained, leading to pain, lengthy hospital stays, and possibly amputation. However, you can protect your feet and dry skin by following some basic guidelines and knowledge. Proper diabetic foot care should be a part of your daily routine. If you're losing feeling in your feet, you need to pay even closer attention. If you have difficulty caring for your feet each day, a family member, neighbor, or a visiting nurse may need to help you. Follow these simple guidelines to give your feet the care they so desperately need: - Inspect your feet every day. If you cannot inspect them, have a family member, neighbor, or a visiting nurse help you.
- See your doctor immediately if you have foot ulcers, even if they don‘t hurt Neglecting ulcers can result in infections, which can lead to loss of a limb.
- Exercise every day (but stay off your feet if you have a foot ulcer!).
- Use our Instaderm on your feet twice daily.
The reason I recommend Instaderm is two-fold: - First, by getting into the habit of applying lotion every day, you get into the habit of caring for your feet every day.
- Secondly, it's the best skin cream I've ever found for preventing cracks and ulcers.
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