The feet may swell and redden from time to time due to standing too long or due to edema. If this condition, which is often ignored as insignificant, is repeated continuously, the underlying cause may be a harbinger of serious diseases. Every year, thousands of people are diagnosed with diabetes. In order to reduce the effects of diabetes, patients need to change their life habits. Early diagnosis of the disease and accelerating the process of getting used to a healthier life reduces the risk of organs being compromised. Experts recommend that you look at your feet for signs of diabetes and consult a doctor if you have different images on your feet.
SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES ON THE FEET
The two main problems experienced by people with diabetes in their feet are nerve damage and peripheral vascular/arterial disease (PAD). Diabetes UK warns to see a doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms on the feet:
tingling or pins and needles (like numbness)
pain (burning)
a dull pain
Shiny, smooth skin on your feet
Hair loss on your legs and feet
Loss of feeling in your feet or legs
swollen feet
non-healing wounds
Cramp in your calves while resting or walking.
According to the NHS, signs of PAH can also include erectile dysfunction in men, skin discoloration on the legs and muscle wasting. Other non-diabetic causes of PAH include smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. People with diabetes also have an increased risk of a fungal infection called onychomycosis, which usually affects the toenails. This leads to discolored, thick and brittle nails.
CAN CAUSE INFECTION
Diabetics are told to watch out for cuts, sores, red spots, swelling or fluid-filled blisters and ingrown nails, as these are all
can lead to infection. Less pulse flow also makes these wounds harder to heal.
WHAT IS DIABETES?
Diabetes Mellitus, which is generally referred to as diabetes mellitus among the people, is the increase in the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood above normal, and accordingly, the presence of sugar in the urine, which should not normally contain sugar. Diabetes, which has different variants, is among the most common diseases in our country and in the world. According to the statistical data provided by the International Diabetes Federation, although one out of every 11 adults has diabetes, 1 person dies every 6 seconds due to diabetes-related problems.
WHAT ARE DIABETES SYMPTOMS?
Diabetes disease manifests itself with three basic symptoms in individuals. These can be listed as eating more than normal and feeling of satiety, frequent urination, dryness and sweetness in the mouth, and accordingly the desire to drink excessive water. Apart from this, other diabetes symptoms that can be seen in people can be listed as follows:
Weakness and feeling tired
- Rapid and involuntary weight loss
- blurred vision
- Discomfort in the form of numbness and tingling in the feet
- Slower healing of wounds than usual
- Dryness and itching of the skin
- Acetone-like odor formation in the mouth