How to cut toenails for diabetics

Diabetic patients have dull peripheral nerve sensation, so it is difficult to detect injuries. Trimming toenails may seem simple, but once the skin is accidentally cut, it can lead to infection and breakage, leading to serious consequences. It is recommended that diabetic patients have their toenails cut by a family member. If you accidentally injure the skin, you should go to the hospital for treatment, not to handle it at home on your own. If you find that your nails are cut and cracked or change in color when you cut them, you should go to the hospital promptly. Patients with diabetic foot in ordinary life, wearing shoes need to pay extra attention, preferably thick-soled flat heel, the toe is best to be spacious, there is a certain depth and breathability, the choice of socks is also breathable, usually should pay attention to soak feet, and to skin care, after washing feet must be dried in a timely manner.