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6. Foot Problems
After living with diabetes for a long time, your blood doesn’t circulate as well, and your feet may begin to suffer the consequences. Irritation, cuts that are slow to heal, and infections can result when the blood vessels thicken and the nerves are damaged; a wound that goes unnoticed for long enough can lead to a serious bacterial infection, and may require the foot or leg to be amputated.
Get into the habit of cleaning and inspecting your feet frequently – at least once a day – and always wear comfortable, well-fitting footwear. The better you can prevent blisters, corns, callouses, and sores in the first place, the better your chances of avoiding more complicated foot problems.
Diabetes can creep up without a sound, and start interfering with your body before you realize that anything is happening.
