Diabetes and the Foot
Foot problems can affect anyone who has diabetes, whether they are being treated
with insulin, tablets non-insulin injections or diet and physical activity
only.
People with diabetes are more likely to be admitted to hospital with a foot
ulcer than with any other complication of diabetes. This is because diabetes
may lead to poor circulation and reduced feeling in the feet. It is important
to understand how foot problems develop and how they can be prevented or
detected early so that they can be treated successfully
with insulin, tablets non-insulin injections or diet and physical activity
only.
People with diabetes are more likely to be admitted to hospital with a foot
ulcer than with any other complication of diabetes. This is because diabetes
may lead to poor circulation and reduced feeling in the feet. It is important
to understand how foot problems develop and how they can be prevented or
detected early so that they can be treated successfully
