Medi-Rehatek will introduce why "calluses" can also lead to diabetic foot.
Generally the site has calluses where has more stress, if it is not dealt with in time, calluses will become longer and thicker. Subcutaneous tissue on the calluses is like a sandwich biscuits, will be squeezed by both ends of the bones and shoes. That will cause insufficient blood supply and local injury.
In addition, diabetic patients with varying degrees of autonomic neuropathy, affecting the secretion of sweat glands.So the calluses of diabetic patients are usually more hard, dry, and more likely to crack, ulcers that induce diabetic foot.
If the soles of the feet have calluses, you’d better choose loose shoes.According to the location of calluses,you add a cushion in the shoes to reduce local pressure, and pay attention to correcting walking posture, to reduce local friction.
Serious calluses should have timely medical treatment by a professional doctor.Do not cut your own callus freely, so as not to be injured.
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