Diabetic Foot

See also : Diabetes

Home remedies

• Sweet Clover is used in the herbal remedy Angipars.
• Apply a topical applications, such as capsaicin cream, available in pharmacies, which is made from red chili peppers, and relieves neuropathy pains for some people, according to an overview of studies, published in the July 1994 edition of "European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology." Although capsaicin may feel hot to the skin initially, the compounds from the chili peppers bind to pain receptors, lessening pain over a period of time.
• Take omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the form of fish oil supplements. The healthy fats help relieve pain and inflammation.
• Wear appropriate shoes that fit well, with large enough toe boxes that don't put pressure on your toes.
• homeopathy : Prescribed by a qualified homeopath, these natural medicines have been reported to be effective for various types of pain relief. Remedies like Ledum, Colchicum, Agaricus, Plumbum and Pulsatilla, may help you overcome neuropathy pain according to esteemed homeopath William Boericke in his book "Materia Medica with Repertory."
• acupuncture and Chinese medicine for the reduction of stress hormones. This may lead to the reduction of inflammation and pain.
• Follow in the footsteps of participants in a study at the University of Alabama who found relief from diabetic foot pain from taking high doses of Inositol, one of the B vitamins. The study, along with reports from Robert Atkins, MD, in a 1996 issue of "AIDS Treatment News" confirm that inositol added to the diet helps reduce the frequency and pain of peripheral neuropathies.
• Keep pain levels managed by keeping glucose levels stable, suggests pain specialist Robert Gerwin MD, of Johns Hopkins University, to Diabetic Living.
• Always wear shoes at the beach or on hot pavement
• Protect the top of the feet from sunburn
• Keep feet protected from radiators and open fires
• Never place hot water bottles or heating pads on feet
• Wear socks in bed if feet get cold
• Check feet often in cold weather to make sure there is no frostbite

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.