Question 1

what does a diabetic foot look like?

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Diabetic foot: A person with diabetes may have normal looking feet.  Diabetes can cause both neurologic and vascular problems yielding numb or painful feet, and/or poor circulation with red, pale, or bluish skin colors, or even gangrene.  There is no one "diabetic foot" appearance. Your podiatrist should be consulted to evaluate your feet periodically if you are diabetic.

Question 2

how can i take care of diabetic foot?

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Professional care: Diabetic foot ulcers and infection may often times be prevented with good diabetic foot education and foot care by a professional, tight sugar control, good nutrition, frequent foot inspection and use of properly fitting shoes.

Question 3

what should i do when a diabetic foot is in pain?

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See a doctor!: Could be due to diabetic neuropathy, or numbness in the feet due to diabetes which often starts out painful.  If your feet are already numb and you are having breakthrough pain it could be something more serious and should be seen by a podiatrist asap.

Question 4

what happens when you have a diabetic foot wound?

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Are at risk: For infection and even gangrene if not properly treated. Cause of wound needs to be determined and proper treatment administered.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: diabetic foot?

Accepted Answer

Higher risk foot.: A diabetic foot is a simply the foot of a person with diabetes. Because of the nature of diabetes, a diabetic foot has certain risk factors that make observing and practicing good foot care a priority.

Question 6

how many years will i have to take diabetic foot medication?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic foot: Your question is not specific enough for me to answer. With diabetic feet you can receive medications to help with infections (antibiotics), the neuropathy (if painful), or the arteries (to help keep the blood from being sticky).

Question 7

any advice for someone with diabetic foot who will go on a long flight?

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Move your feet : When sitting, stand up and take a walk every 45 minutes to an hour. Speak to your doctor about wearing support hose.

Question 8

i have diabetic foot and i am going to go on a long flight what should i do?

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When sitting: Perform some foot and ankle excercises, make sure to get up and walk around every so often ( at least once per hour.)  you can wear compression socks if your circulation is fine in the legs.

Question 9

can you tell me about tips for someone with diabetic foot who will go on a long flight?

Accepted Answer

Be prepared: Be sure to wear properly measured and fitted shoes.  Do not forget to bring along your medication. Control you blood sugar.  Get up occasionally and walk around for a few steps.  Aks you doctor if you should wear compression stockings to prevent blood clots.

Question 10

diabetic foot sores: are they contagious?

Accepted Answer

Foot sores: They are not contagious. If the sore is infected with bacteria they can be passed from one to another.

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