But good care can keep your feet healthy. Diabetes can cause nerve damage. When the nerves in our feet do not work right, it is easy to stumble and injure your feet. You might also burn them or step on a thumbtack and not even know it. Nerve damage can also interfere with sweating, making your feet dry and scaly.
Diabetes can cause poor blood flow.
As a result, wounds heal slowly. Sometimes, wounds don't heal at all. Lack of blood may make your feet cold, blue or puffy. Your first step toward foot fitness is wearing shoes and socks that protect, cushion, and comfort your feet. Don't buy shoes at self-service stores.