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Diabetes - Footcare: Put out your best foot when fighting diabetes

In India, the number of Diabetics is increasing at an alarming rate, with the incidence of diabetes in urban areas (as per the DIABETES ASIA study) at 12-14%. In rural areas too, the incidence has gone up to 6%. In fact, a WHO estimate states that India will have the largest number of diabetic patients in the world by 2015 (approximately 6 crores), of which, almost 50% are likely to be between 35 and 45 years old. For more information, visit us on https://bit.ly/37eeyCV

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Diabetes - Footcare: Put out your best foot when fighting diabetes

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  1. Don’t sit crossedlegged Do not remove footwear while travelling Don’tplacebarefeetonthefloorofavehicle Cutnailsafterabathwhiletheyarestillsoft Keepnailssquare,sotheedgesdon’tturninwardsanddamagethesofttissue Don’tuseblades,knivesorcommercialsolutionslikecorncapsforcallusesorcorns Don’tusehotfermentation,coldcompressesorointmentswithoutyour doctor’spermission Unilateral(one-sided)swellingoffeetcouldmeanseriousdamageandneedsimmediate medicalattention DiabeticswithdeformationsinthefeetduetonerveaVectionmustavoidprolonged walking,jogging,andcertainexercisemachineslikecycling LivingahappierlifeinspiteofDiabetesdependsasmuchonmedicalattention,asonyour personalself-care. Hinduja Healthcare Surgical • 11th Road, Khar (W), Mumbai52. ForAppointments:+912230918989/61548989•ForEnquiries: +912226469999 www.hindujahealthcare.com HindujaHealthcare has a proficientteamofmedicalexperts,backedbythemostadvanced facilitiesandequipmenttotreatdiabetesandsupportyouthroughitsmanagement. Makeanappointmentwithustodayandbeatdiabetestherightway. 07.06.13

  2. Diabetes and protecting yourfeet What isDiabetes? Diabetesmellitusisametabolicdisorder,duetothediVerence inthedemandandsupplyofinsulin.Thishyperglycemiakeeps the blood sugar high, and could cause severe complications likedamagetotheeyes,nerves,andkidneys. InIndia,thenumberofDiabeticsisincreasingatanalarming rate,withtheincidenceofdiabetesinurban areas (asperthe DIABETES ASIA study) at 12-14%. In rural areas too, the incidencehasgoneupto6%.Infact,aWHOestimatestates thatIndiawillhavethelargestnumberofdiabeticpatients in the world by 2015 (approximately 6 crore), of which, almost50%arelikelytobebetween35and45yearsold. Asharp,burningortinglingpain,calledParasthesiae Dry,itchyfeetduetodamageinthesweatandsebum glands(feetthatsweatdonotulcerate) Fissures andwounds Weakermuscles,andchangesinthefootshapeover a period oftime. Nerveandbloodvesseldamage,causingpainwhilewalking, and delay inwounds That’swhyextraattentionmustbegiventothefeet,asthey are a vulnerable area for Diabetics. Typically, of the total number of Diabetics, 15% will get foot ulcers ordeformities. If not attended to, these issues could lead to Gangrene and probably foot loss. To avoid this, every Diabetic must get a preventivediabeticfootscreeningatleastonceinayear ormore.Alongwiththis,extremefootcaremustbetaken: Examine your feetregularly Lookoutforcracks,blisters,scratches,cuts,redness orswelling Keep feet clean at alltimes Beforewashingyourfeet,checkthetemperature of thewater Lookbetweenyourtoes,useamirrortoseeunderyour feettoo Dryyourfeetthoroughly,especiallybetweenthetoes Applylotionoverdryandcrackedareas,butnotbetweentoes Neverwalkbarefootasprotectivepainsensationinthe feet islow Wear protective footwear, even at home Wear only clean, comfortable cottonsocks Avoid socks with tightelastic AvoidwalkingwiththeweightbearingontheaVectedfoot Checkinside,andunderneathshoesbeforewearing Wearonlyfootwearprescribed,andadvisedbyyourdoctor Avoidnarrow,tight,opentoeorheelshoes,orshoes withhardbucklesandwebstraps Buyfootwearintheeveningsothatyougetthepropersize Avoid vigorousmassage 3 WHO IS ATRISK? OneshouldbegintestingforPre-DiabetesandDiabetes atage35,andgettestedevery3yearsiftheresultsarenormal. Besides Asians, who are a high risk ethnic population, people atahigherriskofDiabetesarethosewith: Immediate relatives orparents having diabetes A history of Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) Obesity Hypertension A low level ofphysical activity Advancingage HDL cholesterol level under35mg/dl Triglyceride level over250mg/dl A poordiet Impaired Glucose Tolerance(IGT)or Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) onprevious testing Women who have delivered a baby weighing over 4kg, and thosewithpolycysticovariansyndrome(PCOS)areatahigher risktoo. 1 SIGNS OFDIABETES Someonewithdiabeteswillexperience: Constant hunger, thirst andtiredness Sudden weightloss Blurry vision Frequenturination Dryskin Wounds and ulcers that are slow to heal Tingling,numbnessinthehandsandfeet Sexualproblems Vaginalinfections 4 FOOTCARE ANDDIABETES 2 Besidestakingcareoftheirdietandmakingsuretheyget atleast30minutesofexercise,5timesaweek,Diabeticsneed topayextraattentiontotheirfeetandeyes. Indiabetes,thenervesinthelegareusuallyaVectedmore thanthoseofanyotherpartofthebody,causing: Lossoftheprotectivepainsensation,causingwoundsto often gounnoticed Numbness COMPLICATIONS INDIABETES Neuropathy Nephropathy Paralytic attack Sexualdysfunction Retinopathy Heartissues Diabetic foot(Gangrene)

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