Persons living with diabetes must take many aspects of self-care seriously to avoid complications that could really set them back. One of these areas of self-care include taking care of one’s feet to avoid callouses, blisters and ulcers. These seemingly harmless everyday skin conditions that may seem like no big deal for non-diabetics can easily turn into major problems for diabetics. For this reason, special care must be taken to avoid these pitfalls and keep diabetics’ feet in tip-top shape.
Regularly scheduled doctor visits along with proper home management can go a long way in helping to prevent complications for patients with diabetic foot conditions. However, if left untreated or unnoticed, serious problems such as infections or ulcerations can manifest quickly as wounds, cuts, or other skin injuries may be slow to heal.
