Diabetic Foot

Diabetic Foot

Diabetes also affects feet with different mechanisms. Sugar first destroys the structure of the blood vessels that transport blood to and from the legs. This, due to malnutrition in the tissues, causes weakness of the muscles and deformity of the joints. Malnutrition also delays the healing of infections, disrupts the integrity of the skin, resulting in the formation of wounds. Then it destroys the nerves in different ways, disrupting their functions. These problems that are not treated on time grow and can lead to the loss of all of your toes and feet. It is very important for diabetic patients to keep their blood sugar within normal limits and take care of their feet. Any changes in the color of the feet, coldness or loss of sensation, alterations of skin and nail structure should definitely be checked and in any case of such negativity, physicians should be consulted. In high-risk patients, measurement of the foot pressure with a Pedobarography device and monitoring the areas with increasing pressure and supporting these areas with insoles is of great importance in reducing the risk. We provide all necessary foot care services for diabetics in our centers.