Patient Education
Diabetic Foot Care
Common ConditionEducational information only. This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult our team for a personalized diagnosis and treatment plan.
Diabetes causes neuropathy and poor circulation that puts feet at high risk for ulcers and infections.
When to See a Doctor
- Symptoms that do not improve with rest after one week
- Severe pain or swelling that limits daily activities
- Visible deformity or unusual changes to the foot
- Signs of infection: redness, warmth, or discharge
Common Symptoms
- Numbness or tingling
- Loss of sensation
- Slow-healing wounds
- Dry cracked skin
Treatment Options
We almost always begin with conservative (nonsurgical) care. Surgery is considered only if those measures don’t bring relief. Your plan is personalized after a thorough exam.
Conservative (nonsurgical) care
- Regular diabetic foot exams
- Daily self-inspection of the feet
- Careful nail and skin care
- Therapeutic/diabetic footwear and custom offloading
- Blood-sugar (glycemic) control
- Prompt professional wound care
Surgical options (if needed)
- Wound debridement
- Infection and ulcer management
- Correcting deformities that cause pressure ulcers
- Vascular evaluation/referral for circulation (goal: limb preservation)
Risk Factors
- Athletic or physically demanding lifestyle
- Being overweight or obese
- Poor-fitting footwear
- Existing medical conditions such as diabetes or arthritis
Prevention Tips
- Wear properly fitting supportive footwear
- Warm up and stretch before exercise
- Maintain a healthy weight to reduce foot pressure
- See a podiatrist at the first sign of persistent pain
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