Diabetic Foot Care |
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DESCRIPTION
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Diabetes often causes poor blood supply to your legs and feet. As a result, your skin may become thinner, break more easily, heal more slowly, and become more vulnerable to infection. Diabetes can also lead to nerve damage, reducing the feeling in your feet. If this happens, you may not notice minor injuries that could cause an infection. Even a small cut or blister can lead to serious problems when you have diabetes. To prevent dangerous infections, you need to inspect and wash your feet daily.
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SYMPTOMS
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If you have diminished blood supply to your feet, you may notice redness, warmth, or sores on your feet that heal slowly or not at all. If you have lost feeling in your feet, you may not feel any pain.
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