Wearing high-quality shoes and regular execution of simple exercises is a good prevention of the development of pathological changes of bones and foot joints. However, change the unfavorable course of events in the power of only the patient.
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Requirements for shoes in diabetic foot
Diabetic stop specialists call the defeat of the vessels and nerves of the lower extremities, occurring at a high level of blood sugar. At first it is manifested by a sense of numbness and crawling of goosebumps, unpleasant tingling. Then the pain is joined in the course of nervous trunks, as the calf muscles hurt, the convulsions are worried.
Over time, pain can pass, but this is not good news. Too much nerve ending failed. Here is a stop and lost sensitivity, the thermoregulation and sweating were disturbed. Next pathological changes in bones and foot joints. Intermittent chromotype One of the most Grozny complications of diabetes - gangrene. However, change the unfavorable course of events in the power of the patient.
It is advisable to wear only high-quality soft shoes made of genuine leather or fabric. Its inner surface should be tender and smooth, without the slightest folds, scars and especially rough seams. Forget O «Massage» Slippers with hard relief and «Magnetic» insoles. Walking barefoot is also not recommended.
To correctly pick up shoes, it is best to have special insoles. In the evening, when the legs swell and become almost the size, it is necessary to circle their contours on a clean sheet of paper. Cutting the insoles, they must be placed in shoes or boots. If the insole does not fit, shoes should be changed.
Insoles will help choose the right shoes. She should have a rigid sole, performing when walking the role of a shock absorber, a stable heel height 2-4 cm, a spacious stupid sock with an extension in the place of attachment of the thumb to the foot - this is the most physiological form.
Prefer models with cut at the top from the sock, special rubber stretch marks or clasps «Velcroe» - Such shoes easily change the volume if the legs swell. New clothes at first wearing only at home and no more than 2 hours. And one more rule is better not to walk for a long time in the same shoes. The more often the shoes change during the day, the less pressure falls on the same foot zones, which means that the risk of the formation of an ulcer decreases.
Foot Exercises for Diabetic Stop
Daily gymnastics improves blood supply and outflow of lymphs, restores weakening sensitivity, strengthens muscles and joints, eliminates swelling on the legs, increases the flexibility of the foot, helps to fight flatfoot and unpleasant feelings in the legs, reduces pressure in risk zones («Putting bones», deformation of fingers).
Before starting the exercises, you need to undermine a soft rug under your feet, take up, remove socks. The first 6 exercises should be done sitting with a direct spine, without leaning against the back of the chair.
Exercise number 1
Put the foot on the floor parallel to each other. Enroll on the heels, lift socks, bend and instill the fingers of the feet 10-15 seconds. Return to the starting position. Repeat 15 times.
Exercise number 2
Put your feet on your heels and make circular movements with socks alternately clockwise and against her. Repeat 15 times.
Exercise number 3
Put your feet on the socks, lift the heels and make circular movements as in the exercise 2.
Exercise number 4
Raise the right leg, straighten it in the knee, tighten your sock. Write in the air with your fingers from 1 to 10. The same - left foot.
Exercise number 5
Raise both legs, bend your knees, expand the feet inside. Chloy them, as if applauded, so that the soles completely come into contact. Repeat 15 times.
Exercise number 6
Rather back-back on the floor Wooden bar for rolling dough or an empty glass bottle from under mineral water 2 minutes.
Exercise number 7
Lie back on the floor, relax, stretch. Raise your legs up at right angles. Pull the socks as much as possible on yourself. Straighten your hands and connect in front of yourself. Keeping this position, shake hands and legs. Duration of the exercise - 2 minutes.
Regular exercise performs significantly reduce the development of consequences unfavorable for patients with diabetes.
