Risk of diabetic foot on hot and humid days

The complication that diabetic patients fear the most

This is a diabetic foot.

It is said that in severe cases, the entire foot may need to be amputated.

Especially during the hot and humid summer months, even small eczema and wounds on the feet can worsen the condition, so you need to be careful.

 

A man in his 60s who had been suffering from diabetes for a long time recently underwent amputation surgery on his fourth toe of the left foot.

It is caused by diabetic foot disease, also known as 'diabetic foot,' which leads to necrosis of the toes.

 

Diabetic foot patient in their 60s - "I went to the dermatologist and they said, 'This has become necrosis.'"

What is gangrene? The fourth and fifth toes are fused together and are blackened. But I had no idea at all.

 

When the battle with diabetes prolongs, nerve endings

Damaged, with pain, burning sensation, abnormal sensations,

Diabetic neuropathy accompanied by numbness and other symptoms occurs.

 

When neuropathy worsens, even a small wound can

It can lead to ulcers and necrosis, and in cases of severe nerve damage, the sensation becomes dulled, making it difficult to notice even if the wound worsens.

 

If diabetic foot worsens, it may be necessary to amputate beyond the toes and the entire foot; diabetic patients should be cautious.

 

Especially during the hot and humid summer, it is a vulnerable season for diabetic foot.

 

Because eczema and athlete's foot that commonly occur in summer can become inflamed and worsen into diabetic foot.

 

It is best to avoid sandals or slippers that are frequently worn in summer, as exposing bare skin can lead to cuts or injuries on the feet.

 

Medical staff emphasize the importance of developing a habit of carefully observing the feet if they have diabetes.

Standardized / Hanyang University Hospital Plastic Surgery Professor - "I tell patients, 'Since you have no sensation, look with your eyes.' So, regularly observing and washing your feet is the first step."

 

Specialists advise that wearing shoes with wider soles to reduce friction and drying the feet as quickly as possible when they get wet are important.