Recently, due to the cold weather, the incidence of diabetic foot has significantly increased. At present, in the Shanxi Yikang Peripheral Vasculitis Hospital, among most diabetic patients, the complication with the highest incidence is diabetic foot. Here, we specially invite Director Zhao Yujie, an expert from the hospital, to provide a detailed explanation regarding the prevention of diabetic foot and related issues.
So-called diabetic foot, especially in the early stages of diabetic foot ulcers, is primarily based on peripheral vascular and peripheral nerve complications.
Diabetic foot is caused by the complex interaction of many factors including peripheral neuropathy, microvascular disease, large vessel disease, and poor hygiene. Diabetics often develop foot infections that lead to gangrene of the foot and lower extremities, referred to as "diabetic foot." Symptoms include numbness, dull sensation, coldness, and pain in the feet. Once it occurs, due to the complexity and difficulty of treatment, amputation may be faced. Therefore, diabetic foot lesions are one of the most severe and terrifying complications of diabetes.
Although diabetic foot does not cause rapid death like cardiovascular diseases, it easily leads to disability and a rapid decline in quality of life. In the United States, the number of lower limb amputations among diabetic patients exceeds 50,000 annually, making it the leading cause of non-traumatic amputations, accounting for more than half of all amputation surgeries. Diabetic foot has severely affected the quality of life of diabetic patients. The medical costs for diabetic foot account for one-third to one-half of the total medical expenses of diabetic patients. In recent years, China has become a high-incidence country for diabetic foot, with an average hospital stay of 46 days and an average hospital cost of 35,000 yuan, which is approximately four times the average hospital cost for diabetes!
Chronic peripheral vascular complications in diabetic patients, these peripheral vascular complications in the early stage, due to the gradual narrowing of the blood vessels, exhibit a series of clinical manifestations: including numbness, pain in the patient's lower limbs, and shorter walking distances, known as intermittent claudication, or patients experiencing pain even when sitting still. These are all peripheral vascular complications in diabetic patients.
For diabetic foot patients, choosing a pair of comfortable shoes with protective functions is very practical, because:
Ill-fitting shoes are usually the root cause of foot problems such as hallux valgus, corns, calluses, and hammer toes.
Ill-fitting shoes and socks can quickly cause damage, and the results often lead to ulcer formation and amputation. Studies suggest that the formation of most diabetic foot ulcers is directly related to the repeated higher pressure endured at the ulcer site during standing or walking. Therefore, if diabetic patients have insufficient blood supply to the feet, nerve damage, or foot deformities, they need to pay extra attention to selecting a pair of comfortable and fitting shoes to protect their feet.
If you find yourself experiencing symptoms of diabetes, you should promptly visit a regular medical institution for examination and treatment, ensuring early detection and early cure. The key to preventing diabetic foot is strictly controlling blood sugar, maintaining a reasonable diet, and receiving appropriate treatment. Experts from Shanxi Yikang Peripheral Vasculitis Hospital have successfully developed a comprehensive set of effective traditional Chinese medicine formulas for treating various types of diabetes, achieving new breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment, reaching a new level of specialized diseases, specialized formulas, specialized treatments, and personalized treatment according to individual needs.
In addition, you can also log on to the diabetic foot special page: http://www.sxykmgy.com/tangniaobingzu/ to learn more details, or directly call the hotline 0351-3970058 for consultation. The hospital has also specifically opened a consultation QQ: 623475755 to facilitate patients contacting experts online through various channels for better answers.
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