Foot Care for Active Patients Who Have Diabetes
作者:
ContiStephen F.,
ChaytorE. Ruth,
期刊:
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
(Taylor Available online 1995)
卷期:
Volume 23,
issue 6
页码: 53-68
ISSN:0091-3847
年代: 1995
DOI:10.1080/00913847.1995.11947801
出版商: Taylor&Francis
数据来源: Taylor
摘要:
In briefStaying active is important for people who have diabetes. Because of potential complications of the disease, however, some cautions and adjustments need to be considered, especially regarding the feet. For example, neuropathy that decreases pain perception may lead to an unnoticed foot injury, or peripheral vascular disease may cause pain that hinders activity. Patient education about self-foot care, including visual inspection, hygiene, and proper footwear, is central to management. The presence of diabetes may affect injury treatment: For example, casting may be appropriate for sprained ankle in a patient who has neuropathy.
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