Diabetes
Type two diabetes is increasingly common and South East Wales is no exception.
In fact, the Valleys has some of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in the United Kingdom.
Type 1 diabetes is different. It's an autoimmune condition where the pancreas is unable to produce any insulin at all.
If uncontrolled long term, diabetes can have serious consequences on foot health. Diabetics are more prone to fungal nail infections.
In fact, the Valleys has some of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in the United Kingdom.
Type 1 diabetes is different. It's an autoimmune condition where the pancreas is unable to produce any insulin at all.
If uncontrolled long term, diabetes can have serious consequences on foot health. Diabetics are more prone to fungal nail infections.
Causes
Insulin is the natural hormone which reduces the amount of blood sugar, or glucose, in your blood.
Type 2 diabetes either reduces insulin, or the body becomes less efficient at using it.
The two main reasons for this are a diet high in carbohydrates and obesity.
Type 2 diabetes either reduces insulin, or the body becomes less efficient at using it.
The two main reasons for this are a diet high in carbohydrates and obesity.
Diabetic Foot Symptoms
- Numbness and tingling
- Slow healing skin and cuts
- Poor circulation
The feet are at the end of the bodies blood supply, which means they are more at risk from numbness, poor circulation and even ulcers.
Type 1 diabetes is sometimes only discovered when someone goes into diabetic ketoacidosis.
This is a sudden and sometimes dramatic onset of symptoms including confusion and excess thirst.
Prevention and Treatment
While it can have serious consequences, diabetes is manageable. Prevention and precaution are key to your well-being.
This is best achieved by improving your diet, weight and exercise levels.
This is best achieved by improving your diet, weight and exercise levels.
Diabetic Foot Care Aberdare
During the pandemic, sadly the NHS wasn't able to continue its regular foot health checks for diabetics regularly.
I carry out regular checks and assessments on patients, to monitor your sensation, circulation and healing.
I carry out regular checks and assessments on patients, to monitor your sensation, circulation and healing.
