How to Avoid Amputations if You Have Diabetes

The diabetes is caused by Insulin Dysfunction. The insulin is a hormone that helps sending sugar of bloodstream to the body&#8217;s cells, considered as a source of energy. When the cells do not receive sufficient amount of the sugar, they then are unable to function properly causing accumulated sugar obstructed in the artery which is a reason of organ deterioration and complication
What diabetic patient most concern is legs amputation, that is because the patient have high risk for chronic foot ulcer regarding deteriorate foot’s nerve. However, according to infection of the ulcers, when the pain cannot be felt, it might be contributed to cause large ulcer afterward. Moreover, metabolism system will also be affected such as sweating while the skin can dry and creates the ulcer easily. Furthermore, thromboembolism may happen or foot vessels cannot supply the blood to the foot due to sugar levels in the vessels and condition called Gangrene (Dead Tissues) From these, they significantly impact on the ulcer healing the ulcer, therefore takes longer time to recover itself. At the same time, high sugar level in blood also leads to white blood cells malfunction which is a cause of immune insufficiency.
For the reasons above, Endocrinologist and Metabolic Therapist, Dr.Sasipat Chontong has said that although the diabetes is incurable, there are ways to stabilize the symptoms, for example, sugar control and good hygiene of the foot. Please be aware of the foot ulcer as sometime it may not be noticed so, patients need to observe its appearance in case there is something abnormal occurs, wear comfortable shoes, put on skin lotion and wear socks every time before wearing the shoes. Moreover, avoid sinking the foot into hot water and soak it for long hours as it can cause dryness. Apart from that, cutting your feet nail after shower is recommended due to the nails will be soft by that time, and do not forget to take care for its hygiene and cleanness. In addition, what patient should completely quit and stay away from is smoking.
In addition, the doctor stated that even there is high risk for the amputation as the foot ulcer is more likely to lead to it as the treatment solution, however, if it is treated properly by specialized medical team such as at DVIT center Phyathai Nawamin Hospital there are many specialized medical personnel who provides accurate remedy approach in accordance with the symptoms including diagnosis which helps prevent the patients from leg Amputation due to complication.
<a href="../../../doctor_detail/649BCEEC-8FE5-413F-B02D-EA3794B61A1/">Dr.Sasipat Chontong </a> 
Endocrinologist and Metabolic Therapist 
Diabetes Center, Phyathai Nawamin Hospital 
Tel: +662-2944-7111 ext.2313

The diabetes is caused by Insulin Dysfunction. The insulin is a hormone that helps sending sugar of bloodstream to the body's cells, considered as a source of energy.

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