What else do I need to do for diabetic foot care?

  Diabetic foot care is an important part of treatment, and when care is done well, treatment will be twice as effective. So, what does diabetic foot care entail? What exactly does it contain? I can summarize the following points: 1. Psychological As the diabetic foot is not cured for a long time, the patient has many complications and is prone to anxiety, depression and even refusal of treatment and other emotions. Therefore, it is necessary to be caring and considerate of the patient, often talk to the patient, so that the patient can adhere to the correct treatment and diet, build confidence, and enhance the courage to fight against the disease. At the same time, we must not neglect the work of family members, and ask them to understand the patient and help the patient from all aspects, so that the patient can feel the warmth of the family and build up confidence to overcome the disease.  2. Diet Sugar, protein and fat should be balanced to ensure the total calories and various nutrients. Patients are in the wound recovery period, for example, the demand for protein is particularly high, you can supplement more protein, drink more bone broth, broth, etc.. But it varies from person to person, like patients with abnormal kidney function should eat as little or no soy products as possible.  3, the skin Pay attention to the affected limb skin color, temperature and humidity and the presence of skin lesions, edema, pain, abnormal sensation, etc.. Use warm water to soak feet, in order not to be hot, because diabetic neuropathy leads to reduced peripheral nerve function, pain, temperature sensation is reduced prone to burns. Do not use irritating soap or detergent. Soak for no more than 10 min each time and avoid rubbing hard to prevent abrasion of the skin.  4, the affected limb elevate the affected limb 30 ° ~ 40 °, in order to facilitate venous reflux and prevent lower limb edema. A brace or sponge liner can be used to avoid pressure sores. Perform daily functional recovery exercises to avoid muscle atrophy of the lower limb. Perform lower extremity foot massage to promote blood circulation in the lower extremities. Do not sit with legs crossed for long periods of time or walk long distances. Also, disable electric blankets, hot water blankets, physical therapy, and fireplace baking feet to avoid burns.  Of course, all of the above is carried out on the basis of cooperation with the treatment, in the hospital formal treatment is indispensable.