Neuropathy, pain & pressure
Having no pain feels like it should be a good thing. But pain tells us when a problem has started. Peripheral neuropathy means that even if you can still feel some sensation in your feet, it can’t reliably tell you where, how much, or how long your foot health has been at risk. And the pain might be related to the damaged nerves, rather than pressure or something else. But neuropathy is not inevitable as you age, and you can stop it progressing by good management of your blood glucose levels. And remember your foot health can help you do that because movement helps lower blood glucose levels.
So what does that mean for me?
Pain tells you when to stop doing something because a problem has started. When you have peripheral neuropathy that feedback is not reliable. Smart pressure sensing devices can give you the feedback that lets you know it’s time to put your feet up for a bit and check to see a problem isn’t brewing. Checking your feet only takes a couple of minutes, so it’s not about doing something perfectly or all the time, but knowing what to look for, and when will help to keep you independent and worry free in the future.
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