Diabetes can affect circulation and nerve function in the feet, making it more difficult to feel injuries, recognize changes, and heal wounds. Regular foot assessments and proper foot care are essential for identifying potential concerns early and helping prevent complications.
Diabetic foot care includes monitoring skin integrity, assessing circulation and sensation, managing toenails and thickened skin, and identifying areas of pressure or irritation. Education on daily foot checks, appropriate footwear, and preventative care also plays an important role in maintaining healthy feet.
Diabetes can affect circulation and nerve function in the feet, making it more difficult to feel injuries, recognize changes, and heal wounds. Regular foot assessments and proper foot care are essential for identifying potential concerns early and helping prevent complications.
Diabetic foot care includes monitoring skin integrity, assessing circulation and sensation, managing toenails and thickened skin, and identifying areas of pressure or irritation. Education on daily foot checks, appropriate footwear, and preventative care also plays an important role in maintaining healthy feet.
