Comments on: Why Do People Who Have Diabetes Have To Remove Their Shoes And Socks At Doctor Appointments?

By: venous

venous — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:29:11 +0000

serious complications, such as amputation!
Athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot is a fungus that causes itching, redness, and cracking. Germs can enter through the cracks in your skin and cause an infection. Medicines that kill the fungus are used to treat athlete’s foot. These medicines may be pills and/or creams applied directly to the problem area. Ask your doctor to recommend a medication for athlete’s foot.
Fungal infection of nails. Nails that are infected with a fungus may become discolored (yellowish-brown or opaque), thick and brittle, and may separate from the rest of the nail. In some cases, the nail may crumble. The dark, moist, and warm environment of shoes can promote fungal growth. In addition, an injury to the nail can put you at risk for a fungal infection. Fungal nail infections are difficult to treat. Medications applied directly to the nail are available, but they only help a small number of fungal nail problems. Oral medications (pills) may need to be prescribed by your doctor. Treatment also may include periodic removal of the damaged nail tissue.
Calluses. A callus is a build-up of hard skin, usually on the underside of the foot. Calluses are caused by an uneven distribution of weight, generally on the bottom of the forefoot or heel. Calluses also can be caused by improperly fitting shoes or by a skin abnormality. Keep in mind that some degree of callus formation on the sole of the foot is normal. Proper care is necessary if you have a callus. After your bath or shower, use a pumice stone to gently remove the build-up of tissue. Use cushioned pads and insoles in your shoes. Medications also may be prescribed to soften calluses. DO NOT try to cut the callus or remove it with a sharp object.
Corns. A corn is a build-up of hard skin near a bony area of a toe or between toes. Corns may be the result of pressure from shoes that rub against the toes or cause friction between the toes. Proper care is necessary if you have a corn. After your bath or shower, use a pumice stone to gently remove the build-up of tissue. Do not use over-the-counter remedies to dissolve corns. DO NOT try to cut the corn or remove it with a sharp object.
Blisters. Blisters can form when your shoes rub the same spot on your foot. Wearing shoes that do not fit properly or wearing shoes without socks can cause blisters, which can become infected. When treating blisters, it’s important not to “pop” them. The skin covering the blister helps protect it from infection. Use an antibacterial cream and clean, soft bandages to help protect the skin and prevent infection.
Bunions. A bunion forms when your big toe angles in toward the second toe. Often, the spot where your big toe joins the rest of the foot becomes red and callused. This area also may begin to stick out and become hard. Bunions can form on one or both feet. They may run in the family, but most often are caused by wearing high-heeled shoes with narrow toes. These shoes put pressure on the big toe, pushing it toward the second toe. The use of felt or foam padding on the foot may help protect the bunion from irritation. A device also may be used to separate the big and second toes. If the bunion causes severe pain and/or deformity, surgery to realign the toes may be necessary.
To learn more go to :http://diabetes.webmd.com/foot-problems

By: wing1500

wing1500 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:21:17 +0000

I believe it so the DR. can check the blood circulation in your feet.

By: Kd

Kd — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:45:23 +0000

dont use oil food……………
thats more than enough………..
sure yo wont get any problem here after……….
will you try this………

By: Kd

Kd — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:59:36 +0000

dont use oil food……………
thats more than enough………..
sure yo wont get any problem here after……….
will you try this………

By: adnansha

adnansha — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:53:57 +0000

Because diabetic people have to be treated in a Special way caz any mistake will cause you a big problem that’s why he has to full check your hole body .
hope you get better

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:03:00 +0000

Hello, I’m a doctor. Use avandia. I think that you want to get more info about it. Please go to —-> http://webmd6.notlong.com/AAq4lSx

By: Common Tater

Common Tater — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:59:31 +0000

To check for neuropathy – which is nerve damage, a complication arising from diabetes.

By: sinic

sinic — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:59:20 +0000

Well ……. ? …. I’d go with the answers about “neuropathy” …. sounds right …..
don’t know what …… “oil food” … has to do with it …….
of course, there is an outside chance that the Doc could have a foot fetish …….

By: caviness

caviness — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:07:44 +0000

Individuals who have diabetes also suffer from poor circulation and healing – the diabetic needs to be examined for unhealed wounds and if this office does it, they often clip the nails – when cutting the nails yourself you could cause a wound that would not heal well.

By: artiller

artiller — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:25:33 +0000

Diabetes puts people at increased risk for ulcers and infection. Due to neuropathy (decreased sensation) they may not feel the pain from cuts and injuries. The high levels of glucose in their blood sticks to inside of the blood vessels causing inflammation and decreased blood flow and damage to nerves.