Diabetes Type 1 - (Insulin dependant).

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What is Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition. In this condition, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone the body uses to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy.

Different factors, such as genetics and some viruses, may cause type 1 diabetes. Although type 1 diabetes usually appears during childhood or adolescence, it can develop in adults.

Even after a lot of research, type 1 diabetes has no cure. Treatment is directed toward managing the amount of sugar in the blood using insulin, diet and lifestyle to prevent complications.

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A serious foot problem is when damage to your foot means it needs emergency attention.

Having diabetes means that you’re more at risk of serious foot problems, and these can lead to amputation.

This is more likely to happen if you’ve been told your level of risk for getting foot problems is high. This means that a minor problem with your feet could quickly become something very serious. 

If you’re high risk, and see a change or problem with your feet, you need to know what to do to stop it getting worse.

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14 signs of a serious foot problem

It’s good to take time out to sit down and have a proper look at your feet every day. If you notice any changes or that you feel unwell you should do something about it straight away.

Someone with diabetes is 20 times more likely to experience an amputation.

If you spot any of the following changes, you need to se​

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If you spot any of the following changes, you need to see your Podiatrist.

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• tingling sensation or pins and needles (like numbness)

• pain (burning)

• a dull ache

• shiny, smooth skin on your feet

• hair loss on your legs and feet

• loss of feeling in your feet or legs

• swollen feet

• your feet don't sweat

• wounds or sores that don’t heal

• cramp in your calves when resting or walking.

 

   And if you notice any of these changes, see your local Podiatrist urgently:

• changes in the colour and shape of your feet 

• cold or hot feet

• blisters and cuts that you can see but don’t feel.

• foul smell coming from an open wound

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Someone with diabetes is 20 times more likely to experience an amputation.

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