At Lakeland Wound Center Tracy Ford, NP, often sees patients with wounds on their feet caused by decreased sensations. Hear why daily foot care is so important for those with diabetes and what signs you should be looking for in the video below. 

What to look for during a foot inspection:

Look for cracks, red spots, blisters, calluses, and other changes in your feet. Look for drainage or blood on your socks, shoes, or floor. You might find it helpful to use a mirror to see the bottoms of your feet.

People with diabetes, who are at greater risk of developing peripheral artery disease, have to be particularly careful to avoid foot injuries, which can lead to diabetic foot ulcers. High blood sugar levels can also lead to poor circulation. When blood flow is not regular, it may make it hard to feel injuries or objects in feet. It also makes it harder for cuts, scrapes, and other sores to mend increasing the changes or infection.

Learn more about staying a step ahead of a diabetic foot injury.