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Good diabetic foot care is the key to preventing infections that could threaten your health if you have diabetes. Fortunately, your podiatrist in Centreville, VA, Dr. James Hurst of Centreville Foot & Ankle & Sports Medicine offers services and treatments that will help you protect your feet.

Foot care helps you avoid diabetes complications

Caring for your feet becomes more important than ever when you're diagnosed with diabetes. The disease increases your risk of a variety of health problems, including:

  • Slow Healing: Healing slows down when your blood sugar is high. Injuries that may seem minor, like a small cut or a burst blister, can quickly become infected. If the infection spreads, you could lose your foot or leg.
  • Poor Blood Circulation: Blood carries oxygen and nutrients essential for healing. When your circulation is affected, less blood reaches your feet, increasing your risk of infection.
  • Neuropathy: High blood sugar can damage the nerves in your feet, causing tingling and numbness. When your feet are numb, you might not notice a sore, blister or infection.
  • Change in Foot Shape: Neuropathy may also change the shape of your feet, which could make it difficult to find shoes that don't increase pressure and friction on the feet.
  • Dry Skin and Calluses: Calluses and dry skin on the feet could be related to diabetes. Unfortunately, cracked skin or broken calluses can also become infected.

How you can protect your feet

You can reduce your risk of diabetes-related foot problems by:

  • Examining Your Feet: Daily self-exams help you spot potential signs of trouble like blisters, red marks or cuts. Call your podiatrist immediately if you notice red streaks around sores, pus, foul odor, fever, changes in skin color, or if your foot feels numb or warmer or colder than usual.
  • Making Your Shoes More Comfortable: During a diabetic foot care visit, your Centreville, VA, foot doctor can recommend special diabetic shoes or offer orthotics, prescription shoe inserts that cushion your feet and reduce pressure.
  • Visiting Your Podiatrist: Whether you have an ingrown toenail, an infection or are frustrated by frequent blisters, a visit to the foot doctor will help you avoid serious health complications due to diabetic foot issues

Diabetic foot care is essential for your health! Call your Centreville, VA, podiatrist, Dr. Hurst of Centreville Foot & Ankle & Sports Medicine, at (703) 830-3338 to schedule your appointment.

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5729 Centre Square Dr,
Centreville, VA 20120

Phone

703-830-3338

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