Essentially Local May-June 2019

NAILS
Just because you have diabetes it doesn’t mean
you can’t have nice nails. Shape your toe nails
with a clipper or file, not too short or too long.
A manicure or pedicure can help but make
sure you tell the nail technician about your
condition.
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LOOK AFTER YOUR FEET
A good skin care regime is essential
for your feet – wash them daily with
soap and warm water to prevent
infection but avoid soaking. Once
dried, moisturise your feet avoiding
cream between your toes. Shoes
and socks shouldn’t be too tight,
loose or rub and get advice if you
have dry or cracked skin. Your foot
care specialist should check your
feet at least once a year, they’ll also
treat ingrowing toenails, corns and
tough skin.
TOP TIP
It takes weeks or
even months to see
changes in your body
from a better diet
and exercise.
Be patient.
Symptoms
A constant need for a wee,
increased thirst or hunger, severe
tiredness and slow healing
wounds could be symptoms
that indicate Type 2 diabetes so
pay a visit to your doctor. With
the right approach the effects
and high blood sugar levels will
be managed and can even be
reversed.
Stats and risks for
Type 2 Diabetes
Risks increase:
If you are white and over 40, or
African-Caribbean, Black African or
South Asian and over 25, or your
parent, sibling or child has Type 2.
If you:
• have ever had high blood pressure
• are overweight, especially around
the middle.
• smoke
• have ever had Polycystic Ovary
Syndrome (PCOS)
• have a mental health condition
• spend a lot of time sitting down
• you drink too much alcohol
• your sleep is disturbed
Get a free NHS Health Check – you
must be 40-74 years old and live in
England
The incidence of type 2 diabetes in
children has risen as a result of the
rise in weight and obesity. This is
often a more aggressive form of the
condition than in adults and weight
and exercise must be managed.
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