Specialized Diabetic Foot Disease Care There are several conditions that are seen in few people outside of diabetics, and most significant one affecting the foot is severe neuropathy and joint disease. There is a condition called Charcot neuroarthropathy that can develop in some diabetics that leads to fracturing of several foot bones in absence of an injury. Poor sensation leads to excessive joint pressure
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o Hydration system: Hydration system is most important for mountain bikers in the backcountry, ranging from simple mineral bottles to water bags with drinking tubes. You can also carry fruit juice or coconut water to fulfill the mineral loss occurring during the tour.
o Helmet: The bike helmet is the most important bike accessory. Helmets provide important head protection, as falls can occur over rough, rocky, sandy, or mountainous terrain. Modern mountain bike helmet is both comfortable and stylish. They come in two varieties full-faced or regular. Full-faced helmets (BMX style) provide the highest level of protection.
Poor circulation of the legs can lead to wounds due to a lack of nutrients getting to the tissues, which can result in severe pain, gangrene, and leg amputation. Unfortunately, the signs that this disease is present are very subtle until the very end when the symptoms become more severe and noticeable. Treatment at this stage is more difficult. Early identification of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), as poor leg circulation is known, is necessary in order to ensure early, successful treatment. This can be done through in-office non-invasive vascular testing, or as an outpatient in a hospital cardiology suite. A diabetic should expect their foot specialist to be well versed in this disease, and should expect screening and proper testing when several risk factors are present, or when the subtle signs of PAD are observed. Early referral for disease control and treatment from vascular specialists is vital for the long term survival of the leg or legs in question.
o Mountain bike gloves: Mountain bike gloves differ from road touring gloves and are made of heavier construction, and often have covered thumbs or all fingers covered for hand protection. If you do not have mountain bike gloves, you can also use baseball gloves as a substitute.
o Clothes: Clothing is chosen for comfort during physical exertion in the backcountry, and its ability to withstand falls. Road touring clothes are inappropriate due to their delicate fibers and construction.
o Bike tools: Bike tools and extra bike tubes are very important. Along with bike tools, pump is also very necessary to inflate flat tires.
o Mountain bike shoes: Mountain bike shoes are chosen for their comfort and ability to withstand backcountry terrain. You need to pick the type of shoes you wear depending on the type of pedals you have. A good mountain bike shoe should be durable, comfortable and have a stiff sole for better pedaling efficiency.
o First aid kit: As injuries and wounds are part and parcel of mountain biking, first aid kit is a very important mountain biking accessories. First aid kit should include bandages, sterile pads and an antiseptic cream. Also keep an extra pair of sunglasses and contact lenses