Never wear garters, tight girdles or stockings with tight elastic at the thigh or calf. Follow your diet. Keep your circulation at its best. Exercise to improve blood flow and follow a program if recommended by your health care team. Use a sunscreen to prevent burns.
People depend on their feet to remain mobile.
However, with Diabetes, the risk of foot problems is very high. Unfortunately, minor scratches, cuts or blisters can quickly become infected. Medical scientists have recently discovered that there are five risk factors, any of which is an indicator of possible problems. Insensitivity to pain, temperature, etc. Poor circulation - dry skin, slow healing, limited hair growth.