Suffers of diabetes must take extra special care with their feet. Careful washing, good footwear, and weekly checking all may help to reduce the risk of foot problems associated with diabetics.
Abrasions and small cuts that take longer than a few days to heal should be checked out by your doctor.
Circulatory problems may mean that cuts or lesions to the feet heal slower and may be more prone to infection.
Nerve damage may mean that wounds go unnoticed for longer so regular checking is an important part of a diabetic footcare routine.
Any damage including swelling must be checked out by your doctor immedicately.
Diabetic sufferers should look for comfortable, good quality, well-fitting shoes that let the foot breathe. Feet should always be measured at each shoe fitting.
Your doctor or health advisor will be able to give you more information about footcare as a diabetic sufferer. Be sure to ask them to check your feet over each time you visit.
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