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Dr. Hossam Al-Mahdi, consultant in vascular surgery at Al-Ain Palace, said the incidence of diabetic foot disease was about 5-6% of type 2 diabetics and 7% diabetics older than 60 years old.
He explained d. Dr. Hossam al-Mahdi said that inflammation of the nerves was the sole cause of 45 to 60% of the diabetic foot, while lack of arterial cycle was the main cause in 10% of cases and in 25 to 45% of the reasons associated with other causes.
He added that in most cases, foot ulcers and amputations can be prevented through reduced consumption of sugar and foot care, which avoids 85% of amputations occurring in the world.
He stressed the need to follow the following instructions to protect the feet:
– Check your foot daily with your eyes, your hands or with the help of the family, checking well between the toes to see the following changes:
– Fresh skin.
– Injuries, scratches or cracks.
– Swelling at one of the feet
– Change of skin color.
– the presence of cold or hot areas in the foot
– wounds or bubbles.
– The skin is dry and hard.
– Growth of nails inside, long nails, poorly formed
He added that he could look for new signs such as:
– Swelling especially when it is new and growing and affects one of the feet without the other.
– Redness or change of skin temperature.
– Phacoles.
– Scars, wounds or bleeding.
– Problems with the nails.
– Moisturize or move between the fingers.
If you notice any of the above signs, consult your doctor and always remember that prevention is better than cure. Keeping a healthy foot is much easier than treating an infected foot.
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