Any tips for someone with diabetic foot who will go on a long flight?
My father has a diabetic feet (no ulcers usually discoloration) as well as will go upon a prolonged moody around thirteen hrs. I'm disturbed which his feet competence bloat during a prolonged flight.
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Reducing diabetic foot complications is a struggle every diabetic must face in time. Symptoms can vary but the first sign is an elevated temperature in the foot itself. An elevated A1C is a definite predictor of complications are on there way. The higher your A1C the greater the risk as A1C is the indicator over time if your levels are high. Daily tests only indicate that day or particular time what your blood glucose level is and how to correct it. Foot lesions or ulcers can become infected easily and will need antibiotic therapy if they do.
Daily Foot Care Hints
Inspect your feet daily or have someone do it for you. Any signs of redness, trauma, skin color change, cracking should be noted and passed on to your diabetes management team. Using a mirror on a handle or the floor will aid in inspecting all parts of the foot.
Clips your nails on a weekly basis and clip nails straight across making sure to smooth out all rough edges.
Keep your foot skin well hydrated with a good cream or petroleum jelly made for diabetic foot care.
When calluses, corns or toe nails become a problem, always consult your doctor or a podiatrist.
Always wear shoes or protective slippers on your feet. Even a simple sock will help prevent injury to the foot due to diabetes.
Insure your shoes are the right fit and if possible have custom inserts done. This may require special diabetic shoes that have more space inside and are manufactured to not have seams on the inside that may rub and cause blisters.
Always have your feet checked at your regular visit to your doctor.
Remember your feet are at risk when your a diabetic and you should be sensible. Wear shoes that are comfortable, no high heals or pointy tipped shoes for you ladies. These are common causes of pain and injury which as a diabetic you cannot afford. Pick shoes with good heel & arch support with a high dome for your toes.
Wear absorbent socks when you take part in activities that make you sweat. Staying in shape is a important factor when you have diabetes. If your in shape you will have an overall easier time managing your blood glucose levels which in turn will make you less symptomatic as a diabetic.
Being overweight is hard on your heart, back and every other part of your body, shed those excess pounds and get proper nutrition. All of these tips are important ways of dealing with diabetic foot pain in the journey.
The best advice I can give is that he wears compression socks and tries to get up and walk as often as possible during the flight to keep his blood circulating. Speak to your doctor, your father might be a candidate for blood thinners which may help prevent a clot during the flight.
If possible ask gate agent if there is an open row so that you can rest your foot on the open seats next to you. If the flight is full ask the gate agent if a bulkhead seat is available. then ask the flight attendant for a "standard unit" that is not being used (this is a metal, removable galley storage container). In a bulkhead seat there will be enough room for you to elevate your foot by resting it on the standard unit. If you need ice for swelling, bring a couple of empty zip lock bags and have the flight attendant fill them with ice. Never place an ice bag directly on your skin, this can cause a burn. wrap bag in pillow case or paper towel.
It probably will. I went from NYC to Las Vegas and it was a very, VERY long flight. My feet did swell up, horribly in fact. I tried to do what I read about, like walking on the flight as much as possible. I even tried to put my foot on the wall in the bathroom just to elevate it a bit. I also was lucky enough to be travelling with someone with whom I was comfortable enough to put my legs on them. But that didn't help either. Try asking the stewardesses/stewards if there is something that can be done. I think it is mostly about feeling embarrassed about walking around in front of everyone many times. I don't know a real solution, but the flight I did (on the way home) the more walking, the less my feet were swollen.
Reducing diabetic foot complications is a struggle every diabetic must face in time. Symptoms can vary but the first sign is an elevated temperature in the foot itself. An elevated A1C is a definite predictor of complications are on there way. The higher your A1C the greater the risk as A1C is the indicator over time if your levels are high. Daily tests only indicate that day or particular time what your blood glucose level is and how to correct it. Foot lesions or ulcers can become infected easily and will need antibiotic therapy if they do.
Daily Foot Care Hints
Inspect your feet daily or have someone do it for you. Any signs of redness, trauma, skin color change, cracking should be noted and passed on to your diabetes management team. Using a mirror on a handle or the floor will aid in inspecting all parts of the foot.
Clips your nails on a weekly basis and clip nails straight across making sure to smooth out all rough edges.
Keep your foot skin well hydrated with a good cream or petroleum jelly made for diabetic foot care.
When calluses, corns or toe nails become a problem, always consult your doctor or a podiatrist.
Always wear shoes or protective slippers on your feet. Even a simple sock will help prevent injury to the foot due to diabetes.
Insure your shoes are the right fit and if possible have custom inserts done. This may require special diabetic shoes that have more space inside and are manufactured to not have seams on the inside that may rub and cause blisters.
Always have your feet checked at your regular visit to your doctor.
Remember your feet are at risk when your a diabetic and you should be sensible. Wear shoes that are comfortable, no high heals or pointy tipped shoes for you ladies. These are common causes of pain and injury which as a diabetic you cannot afford. Pick shoes with good heel & arch support with a high dome for your toes.
Wear absorbent socks when you take part in activities that make you sweat. Staying in shape is a important factor when you have diabetes. If your in shape you will have an overall easier time managing your blood glucose levels which in turn will make you less symptomatic as a diabetic.
Being overweight is hard on your heart, back and every other part of your body, shed those excess pounds and get proper nutrition. All of these tips are important ways of dealing with diabetic foot pain in the journey.
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The best advice I can give is that he wears compression socks and tries to get up and walk as often as possible during the flight to keep his blood circulating. Speak to your doctor, your father might be a candidate for blood thinners which may help prevent a clot during the flight.
If possible ask gate agent if there is an open row so that you can rest your foot on the open seats next to you. If the flight is full ask the gate agent if a bulkhead seat is available. then ask the flight attendant for a "standard unit" that is not being used (this is a metal, removable galley storage container). In a bulkhead seat there will be enough room for you to elevate your foot by resting it on the standard unit. If you need ice for swelling, bring a couple of empty zip lock bags and have the flight attendant fill them with ice. Never place an ice bag directly on your skin, this can cause a burn. wrap bag in pillow case or paper towel.
It probably will. I went from NYC to Las Vegas and it was a very, VERY long flight. My feet did swell up, horribly in fact. I tried to do what I read about, like walking on the flight as much as possible. I even tried to put my foot on the wall in the bathroom just to elevate it a bit. I also was lucky enough to be travelling with someone with whom I was comfortable enough to put my legs on them. But that didn't help either. Try asking the stewardesses/stewards if there is something that can be done. I think it is mostly about feeling embarrassed about walking around in front of everyone many times. I don't know a real solution, but the flight I did (on the way home) the more walking, the less my feet were swollen.