The
most common cause of foot gangrene is diabetes and its
complications.However, a proper foot care and a good diabetes management
can help you prevent the development of gangrene.
The best strategy is to avoid foot problems is daily exercise and healthy diet.As for foot care, you need to:
- Inspect your feet daily for any cuts, blisters, sores, cracks, redness or swelling. If you have trouble reaching your feet, use a hand mirror or ask someone to help you.
- Wash your feet in lukewarm water only. Put talcum powderin between the toes to keep the skin dry. Also use moisturizing lotionto keep it soft. Never use a nail clipper or scissors to remove calluses, bunions or corns.
- Be cautious when trimming your toenails.
- Avoid walkingbarefoot.
- Wear cotton socks only.
- Buy good quality and comfortable shoes or special orthopedic shoes.
- Avoid smoking.
- Have regular foot checkups at your doctor’s office.
- Contact your doctor immediately, if there are foot sores that don’t want to heal.
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