06/05/2026
🟣 Diabetic Foot
➟ Diabetic foot is a serious complication of diabetes caused by nerve damage, poor blood circulation, and increased infection risk.
➟ High blood sugar can reduce feeling in the feet and slow wound healing.
➟ Small cuts, blisters, cracks, or calluses can become serious ulcers if not treated early.
🟣 Warning signs
➟ Numbness or tingling
Feet may feel numb, tingling, or less sensitive because of nerve damage.
➟ Burning or pain
Some people feel burning, sharp pain, or unusual discomfort in the feet.
➟ Non-healing wound
A sore, cut, blister, or ulcer that does not heal is an important warning sign.
➟ Redness, swelling, or warmth
These may suggest irritation, inflammation, or infection.
➟ Cracks or calluses
Dry skin, cracks, corns, or calluses can put pressure on the skin and lead to deeper wounds.
➟ Color change or cold foot
Pale, bluish, dark, or cold feet may suggest poor blood flow and need medical evaluation.
🟣 Daily foot care
➟ Check your feet every day for cuts, blisters, redness, swelling, cracks, or color changes.
➟ Keep feet clean and dry, especially between the toes.
➟ Moisturize dry skin, but avoid applying cream between the toes.
➟ Wear well-fitting footwear and clean socks.
➟ Never walk barefoot, even at home.
➟ Do not cut corns or calluses yourself. Get proper medical foot care.
🟣 Management
➟ Good blood sugar control helps reduce the risk of nerve damage, infection, and poor wound healing.
➟ Control blood pressure, cholesterol, and avoid smoking to support blood flow.
➟ See a doctor early for ulcers, pus, bad smell, black skin, spreading redness, fever, or worsening pain.
➟ Regular foot checkups are important, especially if you already have numbness, previous ulcers, or poor circulation.
🟣 Why early care matters
➟ Diabetic foot ulcers can worsen quickly if ignored.
➟ Early treatment can help prevent deep infection, gangrene, hospitalization, and amputation.
