How Can Diabetic Foot Amputation Be Prevented?
For people living with diabetes, the possibility of losing a toe, foot, or part of the leg can be frightening. However, diabetic foot amputation is …
Category: Diabetic Foot Care
Practical, medically reviewed-style education on diabetic foot warning signs, prevention, wound care and treatment.
How Does a Diabetic Foot Ulcer Lead to Amputation?
A diabetic foot ulcer is more than just a wound on the foot. If it is not identified and treated appropriately, it can become infected, …
Can a Small Cut on the Foot Become Dangerous If You Have Diabetes?
A small cut on the foot may seem harmless, but if you have diabetes, it deserves careful attention. A small cut on the foot with …
Swollen Feet and Ankles in Diabetes: Causes and Warning Signs
Swollen feet and ankles are relatively common, but when you have diabetes, persistent or unexplained swelling deserves attention. Swollen feet and ankles in diabetes can …
Why Do People With Diabetes Get Swollen Feet? Causes & Warning Signs
Swollen feet can be uncomfortable, but in a person with diabetes, new or persistent swelling should not automatically be dismissed as a minor problem. Diabetes …
Diabetic Foot Wound Not Healing: What Should You Do?
A diabetic foot wound that stays open, keeps getting larger, or shows little improvement should not be ignored. Diabetes can affect nerve sensation and blood …
Why Do Diabetic Wounds Heal Slowly? Causes, Risk Factors & Treatment
A small cut or wound may heal normally in a healthy person, but wounds can take considerably longer to heal in people with diabetes. This …
Daily Foot Care Routine for People With Diabetes: Step-by-Step Guide
Taking care of your feet is an important part of managing diabetes. High blood sugar over time can contribute to nerve damage and circulation problems, …
How to Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers: 12 Essential Tips
Diabetic foot ulcers can develop from something as small as a blister, cut, crack or area of repeated pressure. Because diabetes can affect sensation and …
How Can Diabetic Foot Amputation Be Prevented?
Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Vinay Jacob, MS, MCh, DNB Member, Indian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ISRM) Medical review: August 26, 2026 | Last …