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if this happens, an ulcer can
develop really quickly and
then become infected. I have
a big fear of losing my left
leg and this, of course,
causes me a lot of stress.'
Peter ha
d
leg amp his
Around 80% of diabetics
utated
may also develop some
form of skin problem and the skin may
become very dry and cracked, which in turn
means it's easier for bacteria to get in. So the
tiniest wound poses a real risk of infection and
it is harder for these infections to heal. This can
escalate very quickly and lead to ulceration.
Unfortunately, as happened in Peter's case,
for some people with diabetes, the end result
of a foot ulcer can be amputation. Therefore,
all people who have diabetes should have foot
check-ups as a part of their regular care routine
and intensive daily care to the feet must
include an appropriate skin-care regime to
replenish the skin's moisture as well as create a
protective layer. Allpresan® Foot Foam Creams
give the protection and moisture needed to
treat the whole foot including between the toes.

Serious risk

Checking feet daily means that any signs of
damage can be addressed at the earliest stage
- and therefore before a problem poses
any serious risk to health. Your own foot checks
should be carried out in addition to the foot
examinations you should receive at least once
a year from your health team.
Peter suffers from very dry cracked skin on
the whole foot and is at high risk from further
complications such as ulceration and infection.
However, he understands the importance
of daily foot checks and using a daily
moisturising treatment to prevent further
deterioration of his foot skin problems.
It is important that the skin on the whole foot
is treated to prevent the skin from drying out
further, which if left will lead to cracks, splits,
hard skin, calluses and ultimately ulcers. Any
area that is left untreated, especially between
the toes, means the risk of infection is real.
As normal creams can cause accumulation

It's important
to moisturise
between toes

'BY USING ALLPRESAN CREAMS DAILY, YOU
ARE GIVING YOUR FEET THE BEST
Peter's sk
CHANCE TO REMAIN HEALTHY'
in takes
a while
to heal

of moisture, the advice given to diabetics
is not to use them between the toes, as this
additional moisture will make the skin even
more susceptible to bacterial growth and
increase the risk of infection. This is where
Allpresan® Foot Foam Creams differ.
Peter says: 'I always thought this advice was
a bit unusual as we are putting the cream on
our feet, yet still have dry skin between our
toes. What I need is a preventive treatment
which is easy to apply and also safe to use
between the toes without making that area
too moist. I found that Allpresan® Foot Foam
Creams achieve just that.'

Daily care

Like many people with diabetes, Peter knows
how important daily foot care is. However,
even he sometimes lapses in applying his
cream because it's so greasy and messy.
Michelle Score, private podiatrist at The
Chiropody Surgery in Lymington, Hampshire,
says: 'Compliance can be a real issue for
patients. Therefore it is vital that the cream
is easy to use, not greasy and can be used
on the whole foot, including between the
toes.' Looking after your feet is best done every
day. Just a few minutes each morning or
night can be enough to help prevent serious
foot problems developing in the future.
By ensuring you carry out your daily foot
checks, and using an appropriate skin

moisturiser daily,
such as Allpresan®
Foot Foam Creams,
you are giving your
feet the best
chance to remain
healthy and
lowering your risk
of developing more
serious foot problems.
'I only wish this cream had been available
10 years ago,' says Peter. 'I have now
replaced my normal cream that I had been
using for some years with Allpresan® Intensive.
It is my miracle cream and, now I have
used it, I will be recommending it to everybody
I know who is suffering from diabetes.'

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Allpresan® Diabetic Foot Foam Creams come
in two strengths: Intensive 10% urea and Basic
5% and may be available from your doctor or
purchased at Lloyds or independent pharmacies.
Email info@neubourgpharma.com
Visit www.allpresan.uk.com
http://www.allpresan.uk.com
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