33^rd European Diabetes Congress

Diabetes & Foot Damage

Often, raised blood glucose is capable of damaging the sensation in the feet, affecting blood circulation to the area without which there usually tends to be delay in healing of the cuts and sores. When these symptoms are kept untreated, various complications are likely to arise like foot ulcers, foot infections and foot deformation and might also lead to amputation. Therefore it is extremely necessary to take proper care of the foot, undergo regular foot examinations and keep diabetes under control.