Ulcerations frequently occur in those who are over the age of 40 and have had diabetes for more than 10 years. Other contributing factors include obesity, lack of exercise and improper care of the feet, Diabetes causes blood vessel walls to thicken, This decreases the blood flow to the feet and lower legs. Some diabetics suffer from neuropathy and poor circulation, Neuropathy is a condition that causes damage to the foot and leg nerves. It makes feet numb and unable to feel heat, cold, presssure, cuts or bruises.
These conditions can combine to create a situation where even routine cuts, blisters and scrapes can develop into gangrene, If not treated aggressively, gangrene will result in limb amputation,
* Soak your feet in a tubful of warm water to which you have added 1 tbsp of Renew Bath Oil and 1 capful of Sol-U-Mel. After soaking for 10 to 15 minutes, dry and liberally apply T36-C5 to any sores or lesions. As this is drying, apply a thin coating of Renew Intensive Skin Therapy, MelaGel or even Moisturizing Hand Creme, Taking time to soak your feet will give you an opportunity to conduct your requisite daily foot inspection, See also Diabetic Gangrene.
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