Experts say diabetic foot injuries require urgent attention – La República EC

Nail injury in the footso small is she in a person diabetic We need to take care of it urgently because you will avoid reaching a critical stage like amputation of limbs, said a specialist today.

"Although not visible from the outside, we know that the blood vessels and nerves in your feet are damaged and that the lack of immediate action can make them worse, faster, and easier. can infect and quickly endanger the patient's limb and even his life"Edgar Álvarez said in a statement.

The expert from the Institute for Integral Health Development (IDISA) explained that many people with diabetes "They do not follow or do not follow their medical treatment properly", so their blood glucose is out of control and high.

"This worsens the damage to the blood vessels and nerves of your feet and other organs"He said.

He pointed out that because of this deterioration, people often felt pain in the feet, numbness, tingling, lack of sensitivity and other changes.

"Complications that, over the course of days, prevent them from noticing or diminishing calluses, blisters and even ulcers, even those who are used to seeing these open lesions", He stressed.

In Mexico, according to figures from the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), 70% of lower limb amputations are due to delayed medical care. foot injuries.

The specialist pointed out that there are currently new treatments and technologies for the treatment of diabetes and its complications, especially to the public's attention diabetic foot.

"New dressings and treatments help us avoid amputations and improve patient injuries."Said the director of the Podiatric School of Mexico.

He pointed out that such complications can be avoided if there is adequate control of the diabetes with diet, exercise, medications, insulin and frequent use of a glucometer, as well as periodic reviews.

"Especially feet, with which exceptional care must be maintained, nail cutting, wound care (Callus) by a specialist in podiatry, with the aim of preventing and / or detecting any complication"It's over.

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