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Diabetic Foot Amputation Preventable? It is a sad fact that among the health issues that plague the disease of diabetes, diabetic foot amputation is one of them. There are many health risks involved with the lack of regulation and monitoring of blood sugar levels, but few can be more devastating than amputation. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), a lower limb is lost every thirty seconds due to diabetes related complications. Process that leads to Diabetic foot amputation Onset of diabetes-there are many factors that lead to the diagnosis of diabetes: obesity, genetics, heritage, lifestyle and diet. One or several of these factors can lead to either the lack of insulin production or very little insulin production in the pancreas. In turn, glucose may build up in the blood system and the body cannot pass it to the proper places due to a lack of insulin. Diagnosis of diabetes-There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is diagnosed when the body does not have the capability of producing insulin. Type 2 diabetes results from very little insulin produced, not enough to sustain the healthy transfer of glucose from the blood to the tissues and organs that use it as energy. The standard test that is administered is an oral glucose tolerance test. Once diabetes is diagnosed, decisions can be made that may affect the risks and hazards that accompany the disease. Insulin injections, medication and changes in lifestyle are some of the ways that the risks can be reduced and avoided. Monitor blood glucose levels-a key factor that can prevent diabetic foot amputation is regulation of blood sugar. If the blood sugar levels are contained within a healthy range, then many of the issues that accompany diabetes will be minimized. Lack of regulation can result in heart problems, and more importantly, problems with circulation. These issues may take a number of years to become evident, but by not controlling blood sugar levels, they will most certainly appear. It is important to factor into the equation what is being done to keep the blood glucose levels healthy. Strict regulation of diet, moderate exercise on a daily basis and a change in activities are vital. It may be necessary to visit a medical professional at least every six months to gauge the level of insulin or the medication that is used to help absorb the glucose into the body. Poor circulation-poor circulation is a result of blood vessels of the foot narrowing and hardening. The fact that the legs are the furthest extremities from the heart creates this complication rather than the arms and hands. The narrowing will reduce sensation, creating numbness in the feet. Heat and cold may not be felt. Foot ulcers-foot ulcers normally occur on the bottom of the feet (the balls) or the big toes. Because of the numbness due to poor circulation, they often go undetected for long periods of time. If left untreated, they can become infected. It is the infection that leads to diabetic foot amputation. Staying off the feet can prevent the infection from being pushed deeper into the foot. Surgery may be necessary, and if unsuccessful, then diabetic foot amputation may be the only alternative. Diabetic foot amputation can be prevented by regulating blood glucose levels, as glucose in the system makes it difficult for the body to fight infections. . . From diabetic foot amputation to diabetic ulcer Return to diabetes cure strategy |
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