Diabetic Foot Care

Why is Diabetic Foot Care Important

Diabetes can affect the blood circulation and the nerves. As the feet are the furthest away from the core of the body they are often affected first. Good control of blood sugar prevents damage to the circulation and nerves.

Neuropathy refers to nerve damage which affects a person's ability to feel pain. As a result, it is easy to continue walking normally even when there is a stone in the shoe or when the shoe is rubbing and causing a blister. Therefore, checking feet daily and wearing correctly fitted good quality shoes is very important. When the circulation is diminished wounds are often more difficult to heal and in more severe cases they progress to gangrene. Consequently, prevention of wounds and early wound care is vital.

Taking a little time daily to look after your feet could prevent an amputation.

Tips for good diabetic foot care

  • Wash your feet daily with mild soap and water 
    • Do not soak your feet for more than 5 minutes.Dry your feet
    • carefully paying particular attention to areas between the toes.
    • Avoid talc.
  • Apply moisturiser to the feet daily but not between the toes.
  • Cut toenails straight and file off any sharp corners
    • Do not cut nails too short. There should be a small white line still visible after cutting.
  • Do not use cream between the toes unless advised by your podiatrist or doctor. 
  • Do not use corn plasters as these can lead to ulcers as they contain strong acids. 
  • Do not cut your own corns and calluses - leave it to a podiatrist with sterile equipment.
  • Check your feet daily - between the toes, around the heels and on the soles.
    • If you are unable to see or reach your feet, use a mirror or ask someone to help.
    • Look for cuts, swelling, areas of redness, blisters, discharge of fluid or pus.
  • If you have a wound, wash it with saline. Dry carefully with a clean cloth and apply antiseptic. Cover with a non-adherent dressing (not a plaster or gauze). If the wound looks infected, please see your doctor.
  • Wear shoes with fastening - lace, buckle or velcro strap.
  • General advice
    • Exercise regularly
    • Avoid smoking as it affects blood flow
    • Good control of blood sugars helps to avoid all complications, therefore, home monitoring is vital.
    • Schedule yearly foot assessments of your nerves and circulation, as well as footwear checks with your podiatrist, diabetic nurse or doctor.

    WHO WE ARE

    An advocate of wellness through foot care and foot health. We enrich lives by providing solutions that improve the sense of well-being so that people can feel the joy of being on their feet, revelling in the things they love to do.

    Our Vision & Mission

    VISION

    To help the world in the joy of greater comfort.


    MISSION

    We relentlessly curate the optimum selection of shoes for comfort and style, and provide further solutions through foot care accessories.
    We actively promote wellness and foot health to bring joy to as many people as posible.

    We know that happy feet make joyful people.

    This is the reason why Arch Angel was born: to help the world walk in greater comfort, and to take every step with joy.

    Joy in Every Step

    For Arch Angel, joy is something that springs from the feet. It fills our hearts every time a shoe is born. And it’ll fill yours when you feel the comfort of wearing a pair.

    It’s the spring in your step as you walk in them. The delight in your eyes when you admire their designs. It’s the glee shared by anyone who has ever seen, or worn, our shoes.

    It’s an elation that moves, skips, leaps, dances and goes the distance. A joy that Arch Angel simply wants to share with the world.

    The story behind our business

    Our journey into the world of foot care began with a painful step. Thankfully, we met many along our way who contributed to our search for solutions – podiatrists, health & wellness coaches, skillful craftsmen, and others who shared their experience with foot pain.The more we learnt, the more we realised the importance of good shoes and proper foot care.

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    WHAT WE FIGHT FOR



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