For people with Diabetes A few minutes a day looking after your feet can prevent a lot of problems in the future. The following advice will help you look after your feet properly.
Diabetes can lead to nerve damage in the feet and legs, resulting in a loss of sensation.
Diabetes can lead to a restricted blood supply to the feet and legs, resulting in cold painful feet. Because of this, injuries to the feet may be slow to heal and can quickly become infected. Examine your feet Damaged skin can lead to infection. Look at your feet closely to check for cuts and scratches, swellings and inflammation or discolouration. If you can't see too well ask someone else to do this for you.