Diabetes can lead to serious foot problems due to poor circulation and nerve damage, both of which are common complications of the condition. High blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the feet and slowing down the healing process. Additionally, nerve damage, or diabetic neuropathy, can cause numbness, making it difficult to detect injuries or infections. Common foot problems for diabetics include ulcers, infections, and Charcot foot, a condition where bones in the foot weaken and collapse. Key risk factors for foot damage include uncontrolled blood sugar levels, smoking, and wearing poor footwear. To reduce risks, it is crucial for individuals with diabetes to inspect their feet daily for cuts or sores, keep their feet clean and dry, wear properly fitted shoes, and manage blood sugar levels effectively. If you have diabetes, it is strongly suggested that you are under the care of a chiropodist who can help you to manage this serious condition.

Diabetes can cause serious problems in the lower limbs if proper preventive measures are not taken and diabetic wound care is not performed. If you would like to learn more about caring for diabetic feet, please consult with Emily Yu, B.Sc from Uptown Foot Care Clinic. Our specialist can help you maintain the health of your lower limbs and your mobility. 

Diabetes can lead to a host of foot and ankle complications, including: 

• Poor circulation

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Diabetic foot wounds and ulcers

• Infection 

• Corns and calluses

• Dry, cracked skin

• Nail disorders 

• Hammertoes 

• Bunions

• Charcot foot

If you have diabetes, you must be vigilant of any changes in your foot health. This is best done through daily foot inspections. Using a mirror to help you if necessary, look for any: 

• Cuts, scrapes, sores, or wounds

• Bruising or discoloration 

• Swelling

• Rash

• Foul odor

• Nail changes 

• Hair loss 

• Warmth and inflammation

• Deformities 

• Lower limb pain

• Strange sensations (numbness, tingling, burning, pins, and needles)

If you detect anything unusual, seek the care of a chiropodist as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.