Diabetes

It is especially important to look after your feet if you have diabetes. Here is how to take care of your feet and advice on when to get professional help. Diabetes can limit the blood supply to your feet and cause a loss of feeling . This can mean foot injuries do not heal well and coupled with the lack of feeling means an injury may go unnoticed.
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• Ensure that your blood pressure and cholesterol levels are also monitored and controlled with medication if required​
• See a podiatrist at least once a year.
• Keep your feet clean and free from infection.
• Wear shoes that fit well and don’t squeeze or rub.
• Never walk bare foot, especially in the garden or on the beach.
• Cut or file your toenails regularly.
• Get corns and hard skin treated by a podiatrist.
• Seek treatment from your GP or podiatrist if blisters or other injuries do not heal quickly.
• ​Treat ulcers urgently, within 24 hours of finding, redness or swelling around an ulcer or
• problem area may indicate infection, medical help should be sought