{"id":199,"date":"2021-11-14T18:53:46","date_gmt":"2021-11-14T18:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/djacobson"},"modified":"2021-11-14T18:53:46","modified_gmt":"2021-11-14T18:53:46","slug":"attention-diabetics-take-care-of-your-feet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coatesfootandankle.com\/attention-diabetics-take-care-of-your-feet\/","title":{"rendered":"Attention Diabetics:Take Care of Your Feet"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have damage to your nervous system as a result of diabetes, you probably aren’t able to feel your feet properly. \u00a0As a result, you probably experience abnormal pressure on the skin, bones, and joints of your feet that you might not be aware of. <\/span>When these abnormalities go untreated, it can lead to the breakdown of the skin on the foot, which can result in sores that can easily become infected. Because of this, it is very important for people with diabetes to take proper precautions to prevent foot problems before they occur. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you are able to recognize problems early, you’ll be able to seek the right treatment from your foot doctor before it develops into a bigger problem. <\/span><\/p>\n

Complications & Symptoms<\/h2>\n

There are several factors that can increase your chances of developing complications like foot problems or infections. Ill-fitting shoes and lack of personal care are two of the biggest reasons for complications in diabetic patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you suffer from diabetes and experience any of the following symptoms in your feet, it is important to visit your foot doctor immediately: <\/span><\/p>\n