Managing diabetes isn’t just about numbers on a glucose monitor. It’s about understanding how the condition quietly affects different parts of your body, especially your feet. Many patients are surprised to learn that some of the earliest warning signs of complications show up below the ankles. The encouraging news? With awareness and the right care, most diabetic foot problems are preventable.
Read MoreExcessive pressure and rubbing from your footwear can cause painful blisters to develop on your feet.
Read MoreSince the peripheral nerve damage that often occurs in patients who have diabetes can disrupt the normal sense of feeling in your feet, even minor injuries like scrapes and blisters can go undetected and quickly progress to a problematic infection. So take good care of your feet and be sure to bring any foot or ankle difficulties to the attention of your podiatrist to help avoid future complications, including possible amputation.
Read MorePatients who have diabetes must be very careful to prevent and immediately treat any foot infections and ulcers that develop.
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