26. Diabetes Foot ulcer

Question 1

Why?

Answer 1

Damage of skin on your foot due to poorly fitting shoes.
Caused due to diabetis
Slow healing
Infection may cause serious problem

Question 2

Symptoms?

Answer 2

Mild and Moderate: Warm to touch, red, Slightly swollen, Pain, May have pus
Severe: Infection spread caused sepsis. Fever, Fast heartbeat, heavy or quick breathing
open sore or wound

Question 3

Treatment?

Answer 3

Wash with saline then overed with protective, non sticky, waterproof dressing, rest, dont put pressure by walking.
For moderate to sevire infection: Antibiotic or hospitalisation required.

Question 4

High risk?

Answer 4

Skin became hard
Lost of feeling
Diabetes damaged your vision
Shape of feet changed

Question 5

Self Care?

Answer 5

Dont use shoes too small or little large which cause friction and cause ulcer

Question 6

Prevention?

Answer 6

Exam foot daily,
Use suitable footwear both in and outside
Treat high BP and High cholesterol
Manage sugar under control
Stop smoking and reduce weight by light exercise