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Diabetes Foot Complications

Diabetes is a chronic condition that has the ability to wreak havoc on the body. Diabetes impacts the limbs and extremities, and it causes major complications for the feet.

  1. Numbness

    • Diabetics often feel numbness and a loss of feeling in their toes and feet due to the reduction of blood flow to the foot.

    Poor Circulation

    • Hardened blood vessels in the feet and legs cause a loss of blood flow to the foot, which reduces the foot's ability to heal itself and fight infection.

    Damaged Nerves

    • Diabetes causes nerve damage, which impacts the foot's ability to feel temperature changes and pain; this allows foot injuries to go undetected.

    Dryness

    • Diabetics' feet become very dry and peel frequently since the nerves that control oil and moisture production to the feet are destroyed by the condition.

    Ulcers

    • Diabetics often develop ulcers on the balls and the sides of their feet. Foot ulcers are very serious as they could eventually lead to amputation if left untreated.

    Foot Amputation

    • Diabetics are at a far greater risk of foot amputation due to artery diseases and circulation issues caused by the condition. Nerve diseases and decreased blood flow reduce foot sensation, preventing diabetics from feeling ulcers and other issues that become more serious when left untreated.

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