Diabetes causes blood vessels of the foot and leg to narrow and harden. Some of the things that cause poor blood flow can be controlled. Also, follow the doctor s advice for keeping the blood pressure and cholesterol under control. If the feet cannot feel heat, it is easy to burn them with hot water, hot water bottles, or heating pads. The best way to help cold feet is to wear warm socks.
Exercise is good for poor circulation.
It stimulates blood flow in the legs and feet. Walk in sturdy, good-fitting, comfortable shoes. Don t walk with open sores. Some people feel pain in their calves when walking fast, up a hill, or on a hard surface. This condition is called intermittent claudication.