{"id":49301,"date":"2025-07-06T23:50:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T15:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/?post_type=health-article&#038;p=49301"},"modified":"2025-07-06T23:53:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T15:53:08","slug":"why-people-with-diabetes-should-think-twice-before-a-foot-soak","status":"publish","type":"health-article","link":"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/health-articles\/why-people-with-diabetes-should-think-twice-before-a-foot-soak\/","title":{"rendered":"Why People with Diabetes Should Think Twice Before a Foot Soak"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"49301\" class=\"elementor elementor-49301\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-897a09c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"897a09c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e57586e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e57586e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>A warm foot soak may sound like bliss after a long day, but for people with diabetes, it could lead to unexpected trouble. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/doctors\/dr-radhamani-rajakumar\/\">Dr. Radhamani Rajakumar<\/a>, Consultant Internal Medicine Physician &amp; Endocrinologist, explains why this common treat might not be the best idea for diabetic feet.<\/p><p>We\u2019ve all seen them: those soothing spa ads promising to \u201cdetoxify, relax, and rejuvenate\u201d with a simple herbal foot soak.<\/p><p>Even our own local traditions, like pre-urut rituals, swear by a good soak in warm water infused with herbs and oils.<\/p><p>However, you\u2019re living with type 2 diabetes, that innocent-looking basin of water could be a\u00a0hidden hazard.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42fda85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"42fda85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f4da35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f4da35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic01\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Foot Soaks Can Be Risky<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbc7232 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbc7232\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u201cFoot soaks aren\u2019t generally safe for people with diabetes,\u201d Dr Radhamani explains. \u201cThey can actually lead to\u00a0serious complications\u00a0rather than providing relief.\u201d<\/p><p>The problem lies in the way diabetes affects the feet.<\/p><p><strong>Type 2 Diabetes Can Cause Nerve Damage<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Over time, especially if blood sugar isn\u2019t well controlled,\u00a0<strong>diabetes can damage the nerves in your legs and feet<\/strong>.<\/li><li>This condition is called\u00a0<strong>diabetic neuropathy<\/strong>.<\/li><li>It\u00a0<strong>reduces your ability to feel pain, heat, or injuries.<\/strong>\u00a0As an example, Dr Radhamani explains that you could scald your feet in too-hot water and not even realize it.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>It Also Affects Blood Vessels and Sweat Glands<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>High blood sugar can damage blood vessels, causing them to become narrower.<\/li><li>This results in poor circulation in the legs and feet.<\/li><li>\u201c<strong>Poor circulation<\/strong>\u00a0makes it\u00a0<strong>difficult for wounds or infections to heal<\/strong>,\u201d says Dr Radhamani.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><li>Also, diabetes can cause\u00a0<strong>decreased sweating<\/strong>, which leads to\u00a0<strong>dry, cracked skin<\/strong>. Cracked skin\u00a0<strong>increases the risk of infections<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-582c1d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"582c1d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic02\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Therefore, A Foot Soak Can Make Things Worse\n\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8de3b01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8de3b01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>For people with diabetes that have\u00a0<strong>reduced sensation in their feet<\/strong>, they<strong>\u00a0may not be able to sense<\/strong>\u00a0that the water used is too hot. This puts them at\u00a0<strong>risk of burns and scalding<\/strong>.<\/li><li>People with diabetes often have naturally dry skin. Soaking the feet for too long can make their skin even drier, increasing the risk of skin cracks and fissures.<\/li><li>If water gets trapped between your toes or you don\u2019t dry your feet properly, bacteria and fungus can grow and flourish in the warm, moist environment of those areas.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u201cIn some cases, what starts as a small infection can escalate,\u201d warns Dr Radhamani.<\/p><p>\u201cIf left untreated, especially with poor circulation, it can lead to\u00a0serious complications\u00a0like gangrene, bone infection (osteomyelitis), or even amputation,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62d7f96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"62d7f96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a206cc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a206cc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic03\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Safe Foot Care Tips For People with Diabetes<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e1aadf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e1aadf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you have diabetes, therefore, what can you do to pamper your feet safely?<\/p><p>Dr Radhamani offers these simple, foot-friendly habits:<\/p><ul><li>Inspect feet daily for any cuts, blisters, redness or swelling.<\/li><li>Gently clean the feet with lukewarm water and mild soap every day, but do not soak.<\/li><li>Dry the feet thoroughly especially in between the toes<\/li><li>Apply moisturizer daily to prevent dry skin and cracks, but not between toes.<\/li><li>Trim their toenails regularly and cut them straight across to prevent ingrown toenails<\/li><li>Always wear properly fitted and well cushioned shoes and socks. Shoes that are too tight can create pressure points on the feet and lead to additional problems.<\/li><li>Do not go barefoot to protect feet from injuries or sharp objects.<\/li><li>Get professional foot care \/ podiatrist for callus removal or trimming issues.<\/li><\/ul><p>Finally, individuals with diabetes should seek medical help as soon as possible if an injury to their foot does not appear to be healing or is showing signs of infection. Prompt attention can prevent worsening of infection and other complications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d16a96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2d16a96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72b9e2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72b9e2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic04\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pamper Your Feet, But Do It Safely<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0156b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0156b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A foot soak might seem like harmless self-care, but for people with diabetes, it\u2019s best to give it a miss. The risks outweigh the relaxation.<\/p><p>As Dr Radhamani puts it, \u201cIt\u2019s better to care for your feet gently and consistently than to risk serious problems over something that seems soothing in the short term.\u201d<\/p><p>So go ahead, pamper those feet. Just do it the safe, dry, and diabetes-friendly way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6166f9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6166f9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39c7357 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39c7357\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>This article first appeared in <a href=\"https:\/\/malaysia.healthtoday.net\/why-people-with-diabetes-should-think-twice-before-a-foot-soak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HealthToday, 30 June 2025.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A warm foot soak may sound like bliss after a long day, but for people with diabetes, it could lead to unexpected trouble.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":49302,"template":"","topic":[156],"language":[137],"class_list":["post-49301","health-article","type-health-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","topic-internal-medicine","language-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Pickle, Paddle &amp; Elbow Pain - Columbia Asia Hospital - Seremban<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Struggling with persistent elbow pain? 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