The Dhaka Times Desk Diabetics should also pay extra attention to foot care during monsoons. Rain means mud. It is not possible to stay at home all the time. Not taking care of the feet can be difficult especially for diabetic patients. So how to take care of the feet?
As much attention is given to skin care, one should pay attention to the care of the feet in case of diabetes. If the sugar level is not under control, the feet can be affected like other parts of the body. In a few days, the nerves may become weak and the tingling in the legs may decrease. In medical terms, this disease is called 'diabetic neuropathy'. Especially in this monsoon, diabetic patients should pay extra attention to foot care.
Having # diabetes also increases the risk of infection. Monsoon means foot fungus infection more or less in many cases. To get rid of this problem, it is important to wash your feet with lukewarm water after going outside. Wash your feet with mild soap. After washing the feet should be wiped dry. Care should be taken that the ankle part is never wet. Because it can increase fungal infection.
# Even in monsoons, hands and feet get dry very quickly due to high humidity. The skin starts to tighten. Excessive dryness is also not good for diabetics. So use moisturizer. Moisturizer should be applied well on toes and heels.
# Even at home, never forget to walk barefoot. The reason is that you will not feel any cuts or blisters as the swelling of the feet is reduced. Dirt can enter there and infection can occur.
# It is important to have a pedicure every 15 days a week during monsoons. However, pedicures are done using different equipment in the parlor. Better to avoid it for diabetics. Instead of that, you can have a pedicure at home with shampoo and warm water.
# Many people take regular walks to keep diabetes under control. There is no need to rush into that practice in monsoons. But it is better to wear open shoes instead of closed shoes. Source: Anandabazar Patrika Online.
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How to prevent dengue
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral fever. This fever is different from other viral or bacterial fevers. However, this fever is not contagious in any way. This viral fever can occur alone or in combination with other viruses (chikungunya, yellow fever, Burma forest, flu, respiratory syncytial) and bacteria (pneumococcus).
Dengue fever is divided into two categories depending on the severity of symptoms and fever.
1. Common dengue fever
2. Dengue fever with bleeding.
In the case of common dengue fever, the following symptoms are mainly seen-
1. Sudden high fever lasting 2 to 7 days.
2. Severe headache.
3. Pain behind the eyes.
4. Along with the fever, red rash appears all over the body.
5. Severe pain in whole body as well as back pain.
6. Nausea or vomiting.
7. A rash or red bumps on the skin.
In case of dengue fever with bleeding:
1. Bleeding from nose, mouth or vomiting with high fever within 2 to 48 hours.
2. Fluid accumulation in chest or abdomen along with fever.
If any of these symptoms appear, seek medical attention immediately.
On the other hand
Wait at home for the first 3 days of fever. On the other hand, sponge the whole body with water every now and then. This will reduce the level of fever. Drink enough water and rest. After that, if the fever does not decrease or if it continues to increase after some time, consult a doctor immediately.
Things to do to prevent Dengue:
1. Try to keep the surroundings of the house as clean as possible.
2. If there are flower tubs or broken plastic bottles, can shells, tires or polythene inside the house, clean them quickly and drain the accumulated water from the flower tubs.
3. Spray or fog at least 3 times a week to kill mosquitoes.
4. You can keep mosquito repellent cream with you while going out.
5. After evening, younger and older members of the household should use mosquito nets.
6. Clean up any accumulated rain water, as this is the time when Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs.
7. On the other hand, you can use mats along with mosquito nets to avoid mosquito infestation.
8. Since Aedes mosquitoes bite during the day, it is important to avoid sleeping with mosquito nets while sleeping during the day. Source: https://dmpnews.org
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