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Your feet are covered most of the day. If you’re diabetic, periodic screening is important for good health. Numbness is often a sign of diabetic foot and can mask a sore or wound.
Diabetic blisters are a common yet often overlooked complication of diabetes. These blisters typically appear on the feet and legs and are filled with clear fluid. They can be painless at first but may become sore or irritated if left untreated. Diabetic blisters are more likely to form due to poor circulation and nerve damage… Read more »
Blisters are small pockets of fluid that occur on the top layers of the skin for several reasons. Friction, burns, and diseases are all known causes of blisters. Smaller blisters are known as vesicles, while larger blisters are referred to as bulla. The fluid inside the bubble can be blood, pus, or serum; which is… Read more »
Wounds on the feet can result from various causes, including injuries, friction from ill-fitting shoes, or underlying health conditions like poor circulation or nerve damage. Prompt attention to any foot wound is essential, as even a minor foot wound can progress rapidly if not treated. Peripheral arterial disease, which restricts blood flow to the feet,… Read more »
Diabetics must be wary of all wounds, regardless of depth or size. Diabetes, a chronic disease in which the body cannot properly use glucose the way it normally would, causes various complications that make wounds difficult to heal. Nerve damage or neuropathy will cause diabetics to have trouble feeling the pain of a blister or… Read more »
