Diabetic Foot: A Serious Condition That Needs Immediate Attention

If you’re living with diabetes, your feet require special care. Poor blood sugar control can damage nerves and blood vessels, leading to a condition known as diabetic foot—a serious complication that increases the risk of infections, non-healing wounds, and even amputation. Left untreated, even small cuts or blisters can escalate into life-threatening ulcers.

Diabetic foot refers to a group of complications affecting the feet in people with diabetes. High blood sugar levels can damage nerves (diabetic neuropathy) and reduce blood flow (peripheral artery disease), making it harder to feel injuries or for wounds to heal. Without proper care, these minor injuries can become chronic infections or ulcers.

Common Symptoms of Diabetic Foot

Because nerve damage may limit sensation, symptoms can often go unnoticed. Watch for:

  • Numbness, tingling, or burning in the feet

  • Changes in skin color or temperature

  • Swelling or redness around toes or soles

  • Open sores or wounds that don’t heal

  • Foul odor or pus from wounds

  • Cracks, corns, or calluses that worsen

  • Pain while walking (or, in some cases, no pain due to nerve loss)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Early detection is crucial to prevent serious complications.

Causes and Risk Factors

Several diabetes-related factors contribute to diabetic foot issues:

  • Peripheral neuropathy (loss of nerve function)
  • Peripheral artery disease (restricted blood flow)
  • High blood sugar levels impairing healing
  • Poor footwear or foot hygiene
  • Foot deformities (bunions, hammertoes)
  • Prior foot ulcers or amputations
  • Smoking, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol

Why Diabetic Foot Affects Your Overall Foot Health

If you’re living with diabetes, your feet need special care and attention. That’s because diabetes can silently damage the nerves and blood vessels in your lower limbs, leading to a serious condition known as diabetic foot. Over time, this condition can compromise your overall foot health—making even minor injuries a major risk. At Truxtun Foot & Ankle Specialists, we help patients understand, prevent, and treat diabetic foot problems before they become serious.

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