One of the biggest risks to the feet of a patient with diabetes is INFECTION! The small cracks or cuts in the feet can be an entry point for bacteria and fungus. Both these organisms can thrive on the excess sugar present in the blood and cause potential infections of the feet. If such infections are not managed in time, they may convert into major infections which might warrant surgery to remove a part or whole of an affected limb.1
The treatment of diabetic foot involves the following steps2
The occurrence of foot-related complaints in a patient with diabetes can be prevented by the following measures1