Diabetic Foot

Diabetes can affect the feet long before a person notices a serious problem. A small blister, a cracked heel, a tight shoe, an ingrown nail or a tiny cut may look harmless at first. But when diabetes has reduced sensation or affected circulation, even a minor injury can become harder to detect and slower to

A small blister, cracked heel, shoe bite or cut may look minor, but for a person living with diabetes it deserves prompt attention. Diabetes can affect the nerves in the feet and may also reduce blood flow. When sensation is reduced, an injury can go unnoticed. When circulation is poor, healing can be slower. The