Diabetic foot care is one of the most important aspects of diabetes management — 15% of diabetes patients develop a foot ulcer in their lifetime, and 85% of amputations start with a simple ulcer.
Why Diabetic Foot Is Dangerous:
- Neuropathy: Can't feel the wound or stone in the shoe.
- Poor circulation: Blood doesn't reach the foot adequately — slow healing.
- Weak immunity: Infection spreads quickly.
Daily Care:
- Inspect feet daily: Top, bottom, and between toes — use a mirror if you can't bend.
- Wash with lukewarm water: Not hot — you can't feel the temperature.
- Dry between toes well: Moisture causes fungus.
- Moisturize feet: Daily moisturizing cream — but not between toes.
- Cut nails straight across: Don't cut corners — causes ingrown nails.
- Never walk barefoot: Even at home.
See Doctor Immediately If:
- Wound hasn't healed within a week.
- Redness, swelling, or warmth around the wound.
- Discharge or bad smell.
- Skin color change — black or blue.
At BEIT TARIQ Center, we have a specialized diabetic foot unit from assessment to treatment — visit our Diabetic Foot Service page.