Diabetes and Feet

Diabetes causes a lot of misery for the feet. Diabetics frequently get numbness in their feet and injuries or infections can go unnoticed until they are severe. Ulcerations can also develop which can lead to amputation.

For people with diabetes, a lot of attention is focused on foot care.

If you have diabetes, you must take special care of your feet because they are susceptible to infection and ulcerations, which can lead to serious foot problems, including amputation.

For those with diabetes, please check your feet every night and please follow these suggestions:

• Proper washing/drying of feet, paying particular attention to gentle drying between toes

• Never ever pick at loose or hard skin

• Do not try to remove ingrown nails on your own

• Do not use OTC acid pads or liquids on your feet

• Proper trimming of the nails

• Application of mild soaps and oils

• Soft comfortable properly fitted shoes and stockings

• Regular physical check-ups by your primary physician to keep your glucose levels in check

• Routine Podiatry visits to our office

• Any cut, blister, sore, ingrown nail must get medical attention immediately