Diabetes can affect your feet in a number of ways. It can cause damage to the nerves that give feeling or sensation to your feet but also circulation. Why is it important to look after your feet, especially if you have diabetes? Diabetes can affect your feet in a number of ways. It can cause […]
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Calluses are areas of thickened skin that develop beneath the foot in areas of high pressure. Calluses occur more often and build up faster on the feet of people with diabetes. In healthy people with good foot sensation, these calluses eventually become uncomfortable to walk on, leading them to seek treatment. However, people with diabetes
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prevention These are our Podiatrist’s simple steps for preventing foot problems if you have Diabetes: Stay in control!! Monitor & maintain stable glucose levels; Don’t smoke, exercise regularly; Avoid barefoot walking; Wear well-fitting, protective shoes and socks; Keep the skin on your feet healthy; Have corns, calluses and other foot problems treated by a Podiatrist; See your Podiatrist
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