Neuropathy is related to poor control of both your blood sugar levels and blood pressure, so by keeping these two risk factors under control, you can reduce the likelihood of developing it in the future. One of the problems that can arise from neuropathy is a foot ulcer which occurs because you have been unable to tell you have had trauma to your feet.

Neuropathic foot ulcers are one of the most serious complications that can arise from the loss of sensation in your feet.

Often researchers and doctors come up with the smartest inventions, but at times their solutions can be a worry. In June 2009, a group of researchers came up with an “idea” which was reported on in The Medical Hypotheses Journal.

Using scientific reasoning, they put together these facts:

1. Copper has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties and is effective at killing bacteria and fungi.

2. Copper is a trace element needed for the body to function effectively and is important in the development of new skin.

3. It is rare for people to react to copper if the metal sits on top of the skin.

With these facts in mind they came up with the following:

• perhaps part of the increased risk of developing skin problems in diabetics with compromised blood circulation to their feet is because of low copper levels
• why not create copper-impregnated socks where the copper could then be released and absorbed through the skin?

Hopefully these socks did not reach production stage. How can the amount of copper being absorbed into your body in this manner be regulated?

If too much copper is absorbed into your body, zinc levels will be depleted. Zinc is important for your immune system; with a zinc deficiency it is then highly unlikely your foot ulcer will heal.

Make sure your health care provider checks your feet at every visit, particularly if you have experienced loss of feeling. If you do develop an ulcer, take pressure off your foot by elevating it. Ulcers of the feet, which lead to amputation in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, are entirely preventable.

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