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Diabetic And Prediabetic Footcare Part 3 of 4 – Harmful Practices
By edwinseow | September 2, 2008
In my previous post, i mentioned about 6 Tips on good diabetic or prediabetic footcare practices.
In this post, i shall share 12 really harmful practices which you should avoid if you are a diabetic or prediabetic. Remember : Prevention is better than cure - ALWAYS.
The 12 Harmful Diabetic and Prediabetic Footcare Practices are:
- Try not to walk barefooted
- Avoid walking on hot pavements to prevent burns
- Do not walk on pebbled ground or reflexology footpath - you may suffer from blistering or burns
- Avoid wearing toe rings
- Avoid tight fitting shoes
- Avoid tight fitting socks especially those with tight bands on top
- Avoid use of garters
- Do not soak your feet. This causes too much moisture between the toes and Athlete’s foot
- Avoid extreme temperatures (too hot or too cold).
- Avoid off-the-shelf corn plasters and medicated oils. They may contain acids that can cause burns.
- Do not attempt to trim your own corns and calluses
- Avoid wearing new shoes for too long on the first few wears
In the final part of these Diabetic and Prediabetic Footcare series (Part 4), i shall be writing on Proper Foot Wear so do come back to read on it.
Topics: Blood Sugar Control, Complications of Diabetes, Diabetes Overview |