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title: "Diabetes and Feet"  
description: "Diabetes can damage nerves in the arms and legs. It's called peripheral neuropathy. If you have, your feet and skin require special care and attention"  
author: "Niyati Thole"  
published: 2022-06-29  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300451/diabetes-and-feet  
category: "health care"  
tags: ["health"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# Diabetes and Feet

[Diabetes](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300429/follow-these-tips-to-prevent-diabetes) can damage nerves in the arms and legs. It's called peripheral neuropathy. If you have, your feet and skin require special care and attention. Learn more about peripheral neuropathy attributes.

### What could it be?

Minor foot injuries, such as poor shoe fit, can cause bigger problems. This is because calluses, blisters, sores, infections, and foot ulcers often occur in areas that have been paralyzed due to nerve damage. You may not [notice](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/4562/happy-independence-day-2024-things-to-notice) the injury.

Also, [people](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2295/more-people-need-to-monitor-this-crucial-metric-for-heart-health) with uncontrolled diabetes may have other problems that slow [healing](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/audio/1327/sacred-sounds-and-frequencies-exploring-nada-yoga-and-healing-vibrations), such as fighting infections and poor circulation. This means that small cuts in the skin can lead to ulcers or serious infections.

Proper foot care can prevent such problems.

### How to care for feet?

Foot care is easy. It is best done while taking a bath or getting ready for bed.

Good foot care also means seeing a doctor early if you find a [problem](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81399/tackling-the-problem-of-unemployment-during-corona-pandemic) so it doesn't get worse.

**Check your feet every day.** Wash them thoroughly and let them dry. Use a hand mirror to examine them. Look for blisters, cuts, crevices, dry skin, redness, tenderness, or upper soles between the toes and sores. Bay

**Powder between the toes.** This helps keep moist areas dry and prevent fungal infections. To apply

**Lotion on your feet and legs** to prevent dry, cracked skin. But do not pinch it between your fingers. It can cause fungal infections.

**Keep [your nails](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/4068/10-tips-to-take-care-of-your-nails) clean.** File with an emery board instead of a clipper to avoid skin damage.

**[Protect your](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/23598/best-wedding-photographer-inspire-the-best-to-protect-your-valuable-minutes) feet.** Always wear shoes or slippers to protect your feet from injury. Do not use hot compresses or [hot water](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/299490/benefits-of-drinking-hot-water) packs to warm your feet. You can burn them without feeling them.

**Ask you to take care of yourself.** Make sure your doctor checks your feet at each visit. do not use corn remover or other drugstore foot treatments. They can be harmful. Ask your doctor to [treat your](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/44219/treat-your-hair-fall-in-just-simple-steps) foot problems.

**Please wear [suitable shoes](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300431/the-importance-of-exercise-in-diabetes)**. And always wear socks.

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