As a Type I or Type II Diabetic with long standing high levels of glucose you are at risk of nerve damage in your feet that decreases the protective and gross sensation in your feet. Diabetic foot care is essential as diabetic neuropathy can produce serious consequences untreated. Diabetes may also decrease blood flow to the feet, which would make it harder to heal an injury or avoid a serious infection. It is common for Diabetic patients with neuropathy to not notice an injury or a foreign body in their foot secondary to lack of feeling. Peripheral vascular disease increases the chances of non healing and increase chances in infection. As a result of this, you could develop a blister or a sore. This could lead to an infection or a wound that could become infected or nonhealing wounds and can subsequently put you at risk for an amputation.
It is important to see a Podiatrist regularly as a diabetic. At home it is important to Inspect your feet daily. Check for injuries, blisters, sores, swelling or nail issues such as avulsed nail, ingrown nail. Wear clean, dry socks. Change them daily, and wear house slippers at home and avoid being barefoot. Consider wearing socks do not have elastic tops, are higher than the ankle and are made from fibers that wick moisture away from feet.

Diabetes and Foot Care

Make Sure Your Shoes Fit, shoe shouldn’t be too narrow or cram your toes. If you have neuropathy, you may not notice that your shoes are too tight.