Don't fail to take care of
your nails
For diabetics it
is vitally important that they learn to care for their nails. Nails protect our
fingers and toes from injury and trauma. In diabetes, the sensation in
the fingers and toes decreases, and poor or neglected feet often lead to
ulceration, infection and even amputation.
Diabetic people are more susceptible to a fungal infection called as onychomycosis, and approximately 50% of all nail infections arc onychomycosis. In onychomycosis, nails become thick and brittle with sharp edges that can cause injury to surrounding skin Ignored small cuts on fingers and toes are home for such fungal and bacterial infections. An untreated infection can lead to foot ulcer and gangrene. Many people with diabetes have lost a part or whole foot due diabetic foot ulcers. Thus, it is important to protect your nail from developing such conditions.
Diabetic people are more susceptible to a fungal infection called as onychomycosis, and approximately 50% of all nail infections arc onychomycosis. In onychomycosis, nails become thick and brittle with sharp edges that can cause injury to surrounding skin Ignored small cuts on fingers and toes are home for such fungal and bacterial infections. An untreated infection can lead to foot ulcer and gangrene. Many people with diabetes have lost a part or whole foot due diabetic foot ulcers. Thus, it is important to protect your nail from developing such conditions.
Several pathways
can lead to ulceration in patients with diabetic neuropathy including
biomechanical issues causing calluses to stepping on a foreign body and ignored
dystrophic, mycotic and neglected toenail. According to studies, one in three
patients with diabetes has onychomycosis and diabetics are 2.77 times prone to
this infection compared to non-diabetics. An untreated infection can lead to
foot ulcer and gangrene. Many people with diabetes have lost a part or the
whole foot due diabetic foot ulcers. Thus, it is important to protect your nail
from developing such conditions.
The best way t0 keep nails free from fungus is to have good hygiene. Ensure to keep fingernails and toenails clean and always dry your feet before putting on socks and shoes A diabetic person should only wear comfortable and well-fitting shoes with synthetic socks that will wick moisture away from the skin of the foot. Always wear shoes or sandals while using public shower facility or public pools. Do not use artificial nails as they trap water under the pails and this moisture will promote fungus growth. Moreover, keep your nail care kit clean and sterilize it with alcohol every time before use.
You can prevent serious complications of diabetic foot like amputation
resulting from a dystrophic fungus infested toenail; just remember the
importance of nail care and make it a routine.
21.03.2017
He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help
Abraham-lincoln
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