‘If you’ve got concerns about your diabetes, please contact the NHS. This is a message of reassurance.’ National Specialty Advisor for Diabetes @parthaskar marks the start of #DiabetesWeek by reminding everyone the NHS is here to help. 💙 #HelpUsHelpYou https://t.co/I9UkO1hgfK
If you have #diabetes and see a cut or blister on your foot, it may be a sign of a foot ulcer. Call your GP practice to get it checked as soon as possible — if you have an ulcer or other serious foot problem, you will be referred to see a specialist urgently. 👨⚕️ #HelpUsHelpYou
👣 During lockdown, a lot of routine appointments are being cancelled. It is important that you regularly check on the health of your feet!
🔗 Check out our 'Looking after your feet' booklet here: https://t.co/8p0DjQp0NN
Wearing the correct shoes if you have neuropathy is essential. Not being able to feel if a shoe is rubbing part of your foot stops you from being able to prevent more damage by removing the shoe or applying a plaster. Just as dangerous is not wearing any footwear.
Shoes are very important for everyone but they’re especially critical for people with diabetes, to help them protect their feet and prevent injury, especially if they are experiencing loss of sensation (neuropathy).
Learn more:
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#FootHealthAwarenessMonth
During the #Coronavirus pandemic, as the advice for anyone with #diabetes is to #StayAtHome, starting to check yr feet daily for changes is the best way to reduce the risk of developing foot ulcers. If you notice any changes contact your #podiatrist/#diabetesnurse/#gp for advice
The message during times of #COVID19 for anyone with #Diabetes is simple.
Irrespective of type, age, control.... please #StayAtHome unless essential
Once data in public domain, any changes to above - if any-as decided by @CMO_England - will be communicated clearly
Thank you
If you have #diabetes and see a cut or blister on your foot, it may be a sign of a foot ulcer. Call your GP practice to get it checked as soon as possible — the NHS is here to help. 💙 #HelpUpHelpYou
For anyone with #diabetes any damage to the feet which is left, may increase their risk of hospital admission and treatment. Checking feet daily and asking for advice as soon as a change is noted will reduce this risk @DRWFDiabetes@EDEN_Leicester@DSNforumUK@BeyondType1
Following the Prime Minister's recent announcement, we’ve updated our coronavirus information for people with diabetes as much as we can: https://t.co/fQrpqQkhmf We'll keep working hard to get you more information, and we’ll continue to update this as we learn more.
Keep your eyes on your feet! 84% of recurrences of diabetic foot ulcers occur at a site other than the healed location. Nearly half of these are on the other foot. @KeckMedUSC @UMichMedicine https://t.co/9XQ7R0ao9I
What a brilliant product to help check for foot problems on admission to hospital! To help reduce the number of people presenting with serious foot problems on admission to hospital, use a foot inspection mirror at home for yr dailyfoot check #solesee#diabeticfoot#footcare#NHS
Worth watching for all with #diabetes on how and why to remain active at home during #lockdown. It is also worth remembering to wear supportive footwear in the home and not resort to slippers or walking barefoot especially if you have little or no feeling in yr feet @DRWFDiabetes
During #COVID19, people living with #diabetes are being encouraged to stay at home. @SophieOC86 highlights the benefits of remaining active and how vital it is to regularly break up your sitting time for physical and #mentalhealth.
@Leicester_CCD
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Early detection and intervention is key - if you are struggling to see the soles of yr feet then use a #solesee foot inspection mirror. The light shatterproof mirror is set at the perfect angle to see the whole of the sole of your foot and heel from a seated position. #woundcare
Untreated wound infection can be limb threatening and potentially life threatening. Early detection and intervention are of vital importance. We have created simple and practical tips to help you spot early signs of wound infection.
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#WeCare#Woundcare