Diabetes and The Impact It Has on Feet!

Diabetes and Your Feet

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent conditions in Canada, with 30% of Canadians currently living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. The impact of Diabetes on the feet has been studied extensively as well. Diabetes can lead to many complications such as diabetic neuropathy, kidney disease, delayed healing, and peripheral vascular disease.

Due to a lack of sensation in the feet, Diabetic patients are prone to trauma and wounds on their feet. This signifies the importance of checking your feet daily for any concerns and having them addressed by a Chiropodist. Delayed wound healing may cause wounds to become infected. Wound care is necessary to protect the wound, heal the wound, and prevent further complications such as amputations. Many diabetic patients also suffer from kidney disease and may experience swelling in the feet because of accumulating fluid. Compression stockings, and proper fitting footwear are extremely important for diabetic patients to manage swelling in the feet. Diabetics can have complications with blood flow to the feet, and vision impairment which makes it difficult to take care of their own feet. This makes it extremely important for diabetic patients to seek foot care services and ensure their feet are taken care of in a safe manner using sterile instruments to prevent infections and trauma. Custom orthotics can help reduce instability, trauma, and the risk of falls in diabetic patients.

Seeing a Chiropodist can help you manage some of the complications associated with diabetes and help improve your quality of life by living with healthy feet.

S. Uqbah Ali Subzwari

Chiropodist