5 Ways to Treat Diabetic Feet to Prevent the Risk of Amputation

KOMPAS.com – Diabetic patient mellitus is at risk for complications ulcer or ulcers in the legs that can lead to the risk of amputation.

Therefore, patient diabetes need to understand the proper way to treat the feet diabetes to prevent ulcers.

Here are some tips for maintaining and caring for diabetic feetas stated by I Gusti Ngurah Adhiarta, Sp.PD-KEMD, FINASIM, Internal Medicine Specialist – Consultant Metabolic Endocrinology Diabetes Eka Hospital Bekasi to Kompas.comrecently.

Also read: Diabetic Feet, Can Be Prevented So There Is No Need for Amputation

1. Regularly check the condition of the feet

Diabetic patient those who have reached the stage of complications in the legs usually often feel numb or baal in the leg area.

This risks making it difficult for them to detect the condition of their feet every day. The reason is, in this condition, the sensory nerves in the feet are usually damaged.

“The danger is that if he (the patient) steps on something he will not feel it. Imagine if there was no pain, the wound could trigger infection“he said.

When examining the condition of the feet, it may be worth considering using a mirror to see if there are injuries to the feet or accompanying abnormalities. Like the legs turn into bent, or there is a red inside which is suspect.

Or it could be necessary, asking someone else to get your feet checked can also be an effective way to detect the risk of injury or infection.

“Take time every day for a foot examination,” added doctor Adhiarta.

2. Pay attention to foot hygiene

Foot hygiene in treating diabetic feet is important.

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