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                                                 The Importance of Foot Massage For Diabetics

Massage has been medically recommended for diabetics for nearly 100 years. However, the  technique required is still a mystery for most people with diabetes  and for far too many massage therapists.

Research demonstrate that massage may have a positive effect on blood sugar levels and symptoms of diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage).

Foot massage for diabetics can lower blood glucose Levels. Massage relieves serious pain in the feet and legs, including pain from neuropathy. Massage helps in avoiding neuropathy by preserving the tissue surrounding the nerves healthy.

Massage performed at injection sites may enhance insulin absorption, which is a significant
advantage for those who have type 2 diabetes, considering the fact that the cells cannot at all times
absorb insulin even if the pancreas is producing it.

Discussion about massage for diabetics might be confusing, simply because any kind of technique that has
the ability to heal, may also be abused. However , there is absolutely no reason to misuse this highly effective
and pleasant modality. Just because a car may be misused does not necessarily mean responsible
people should not drive.

Research and observation demonstrates that massage can certainly create a significant difference for
diabetics. Once you create the habit of massage on your own, you simply will not want to stop.

If Diabetics do not take active steps to further improve their condition Blood Glucose levels going too low which can lead to shock and coma.

Lack of sensation caused by neuropathy (Nerve damage).

Diabetes affects the blood vessels of the legs and feet. The small arteries just under the skin become thin and do not dilate normally in response to local  heat like a hot foot bath leads to increased metabolism in the warmed tissues,  which in turn necessitates much more oxygen and  nutrients.  As the blood vessels in the feet do not function well and the circulation is reduced, they cannot supply enough oxygen and other nutrients,
and the situation can lead to tissue death without proper foot massage for diabetics.

Another possible danger associated with neuropathy is the fact that diabetes sufferers may have little ability
to sense pressure and temperature in their feet. Diabetics may not able to tell when hot applications are too hot and might burn their feet.

Therefore, hot foot baths,heating pads, hot water bottles, paraffin dips, and hot moist packs are contraindicated.
Another contra-indication can be deep massage for advanced diabetes with pitted edema (where tissue stays depressed after you press on it). General circulatory strokes are beneficial in this case.
                                     





 


                             
                                                                  















 
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