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Diabetic Self Care Gets Boost From "Diabetic-Friendly" Foot Care Products

Diabetes affects 16 million Americans, and, as all diabetics know, foot and leg care is critical to managing the condition. While office visits to podiatrists have been declining as a result of rising costs, foot care manufacturers have been developing new and innovative "diabetic-friendly" products which make self-care easier and more affordable. The key to diabetic foot care is taking care of feet on a daily basis.

Experts recommend the following routine:

1. Wash feet daily in lukewarm water.
2. Dry feet gently, especially between the toes.
3. Keep feet moisturized; diabetics have a tendency toward having dry feet, and cracked skin can lead to problems.
4. Check your feet every day for blisters, cuts, sores, redness or swelling.
5. Check with your doctor if you have any foot problem that doesn't resolve itself within a few days.

Recognizing the fact that daily observation and proper care of the feet is essential to their quality of life, savvy diabetics are consistent about maintaining a foot care regimen. In addition, being proactive means visiting the local or online drugstore to explore products that can help. Here are some foot care products that have been developed with diabetic needs in mind:

Natural, patented CalleX Ointment uses enzymes to exfoliate rough, flaky skin and thin hardened soles, and is free of potentially-irritating acids, parabens and lanolin. CalleX Ointment moisturizes and rejuvenates dry, cracked heels. CalleX should be used daily for two to four weeks and then once or twice weekly for maintenance. According to Xenna Corporation, the manufacturer, the results of a four-week, in-use evaluation of CalleX Ointment by insulin-dependent diabetics confirmed that CalleX Ointment is diabeticfriendly.

Diabetiderm is a deep-penetrating foot cream designed to rehydrate severely dry skin and help soften rough calluses. It also helps stimulate circulation, which helps relieve swelling and promote faster healing.

Flexitol Heel Balm is also formulated for rough, dry and cracked feet, and contains 25% chemically synthesized urea in a highly concentrated moisturizing and emollient base.

NonyX Nail Gel is a diabetic-friendly, topical nail gel that's formulated to take a natural approach to yellow, discolored toenails. NonyX Gel uses natural ethanoic acid to break down and gradually exfoliate yellow, dark or thick keratin debris buildup under toenails. Keratin debris is the discolored, yellow or thick granular buildup under nails that causes them to appear yellow, dark or discolored. With regular use, nails become clear and healthy-looking.

Developing a consistent foot care routine is one of the very best things a diabetic can do to live a longer, healthier life.

Dana Lawrence is a freelance health and beauty writer, who has been published in magazines such as Pharmacy Times and Podiatry Management.

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