Diabetic feet require special care to prevent complications like ulcers, infections, or even amputation. High blood sugar can impair circulation and damage nerves, making it harder to feel injuries or heal properly. Daily attention is key to maintaining foot health. Examine your feet every day for cuts, blisters, redness, or swelling. Wash them gently with warm water, ensuring they are thoroughly dried, especially between the toes, to prevent fungal infections. Apply moisturizer to keep the skin supple, but avoid areas between the toes where moisture can lead to infections. Always wear shoes and socks that fit well and protect against injury. Trim toenails carefully to avoid ingrown nails. If you have diabetes, it is suggested that you include a chiropodist as part of your care team to ensure professional monitoring and early detection of problems, showing you the proper foot care routine to follow to keep your feet healthy and reducing the risk of serious complications.

Diabetes can cause serious problems in the lower limbs if proper preventive measures are not taken and diabetic wound care is not performed. If you would like to learn more about caring for diabetic feet, please consult with one of the chiropodists from Complete Family Footcare & Therapy. Our clinicians can help you maintain the health of your lower limbs and your mobility. 

Diabetes can lead to a host of foot and ankle complications, including: 

• Poor circulation

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Diabetic foot wounds and ulcers

• Infection 

• Corns and calluses

• Dry, cracked skin

• Nail disorders 

• Hammertoes 

• Bunions

• Charcot foot

If you have diabetes, you must be vigilant of any changes in your foot health. This is best done through daily foot inspections. Using a mirror to help you if necessary, look for any: 

• Cuts, scrapes, sores, or wounds

• Bruising or discoloration 

• Swelling

• Rash

• Foul odor

• Nail changes 

• Hair loss 

• Warmth and inflammation

• Deformities 

• Lower limb pain

• Strange sensations (numbness, tingling, burning, pins, and needles)

If you detect anything unusual, seek the care of a chiropodist as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices located in . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.