Blood sugar must be correctly adjusted

Diabetics should therefore play it safe and check their blood sugar regularly so that blood vessels and nerves do not suffer even more. Because if the values are too high, harmful breakdown products are produced that damage them. Anyone taking insulin must check their blood sugar levels at least three times a day. In addition, every patient should discuss with their doctor how high their long-term blood sugar can be. The so-called HbA1c value is checked by the doctor approximately every three months.

Squeezing, tight boots: not a choice for diabetics

Wounds heal more slowly due to nerve damage and circulatory disorders. Prevention is essential to prevent them from developing in the first place. Boots for diabetics should therefore not pinch or rub, neither on the foot nor calf. Then pressure points, blisters and wounds don't stand a chance. It is also advisable to feel the insole by hand before putting them on and to check for stones. And because frostbite also goes unnoticed, winter shoes and boots should be warm.

Another problem with diabetes is dry, thin skin on the feet. This causes cracks to form more quickly, which increases the risk of infection, such as athlete's foot. Regular application of cream is helpful here. Preferably daily with a cream containing urea. Diabetics should also check their feet thoroughly every day.

See a podiatrist every four to eight weeks

If necessary, the doctor may also prescribe a visit to a podiatrist. How often a visit to the podiatrist is necessary depends on the individual patient. It may be every two weeks or only every two months. If you pay for the treatment yourself, you can expect to pay around 25 to 35 euros per session. The sensory disturbances are noticeable through tingling and burning, but also through a feeling of numbness. Benfotiamine can then help. This is a precursor of vitamin B1 (for example in milgamma protekt, pharmacy). It can prevent symptoms or alleviate existing ones.