India has become the diabetes capital of the world. With nearly 90 million people currently affected and that number expected to keep increasing, diabetes is no longer rare.
Unfortunately, foot problems are one of the most common and dangerous complications of diabetes.
⚠ Why Should Diabetics Worry About Their Feet?
A small scratch or shoe bite may seem harmless. But for a diabetic, this can quickly turn into a deep wound, infection, or gangrene.
In many cases, the only way to stop the infection is to amputate the foot or leg.
💡 Did you know?
- Approximately 1% of diabetics in India develop foot ulcers every year. It is estimated that 15- 25% of our diabetics will develop a foot wound in their lifetime.
- 15% of those diabetics with foot wounds will need an amputation.
🧠 Why Do Diabetics Get More Foot Problems?
Two key reasons:
Neuropathy (Loss of feeling in the feet) and Vasculopathy ( Poor blood flow to the feet).
Now let us understand what these 2 reasons mean:
1⃣ Neuropathy – Nerve Damage
Diabetics often lose sensation in their feet.
That means:
• They can’t feel pain from cuts, heat, or tight shoes
• They don’t notice wounds early
- The infection spreads before they even know it.
This can lead to:
• Painless wounds
• Foot deformities
- Infections that go unnoticed until it’s too late.
2⃣ Vasculopathy – Blocked Arteries
Diabetes causes blood vessels to become narrow faster than normal.
This leads to:
• Poor circulation
• Slower healing
• Increased risk of gangrene.
💡 Did you know?
Diabetics can even require bypass surgery in the leg to restore blood flow – just like a heart bypass!
🩺 Why You Need a Specialist for Diabetic Foot Care:
Treating diabetes isn’t just about sugar control. It needs a team approach.
A diabetic needs regular checks for:
- Heart Disease
- Nerve damage
- Eye problems
- Kidney issues
- Foot health
The Foot And Vein Clinic focuses especially on preventing foot wounds and saving limbs through early, expert care. We recommend the following tips to Protect Your Feet
Here’s what every diabetic should do:
👟 Never walk barefoot
🧼 Please Wash and dry your feet daily
🔍 Check for cuts, swelling, or colour changes
🧦 Wear clean, cushioned socks
🩴 Use diabetic-friendly footwear
📅 See a vascular foot specialist regularly
If you have any wound, redness, or discoloration, don’t wait. Get it checked immediately.
🛡 Early Action Saves Limbs
Ignoring a foot problem can cost you your toe, foot, or leg.
With the right prevention, check-ups, and early treatment, you can live safely with diabetes – and
keep your feet healthy.
👨⚕ Expert Foot Care in Bangalore
At The Foot and Vein Clinic, we offer:
• Specialist diabetic foot evaluation
• Wound care, infection control, and limb-saving surgery
• Preventive foot care education
• Customised and regular diabetic footwear is available at the clinic.
We assess the foot for neuropathy , vasculopathy and foot risk by the following investigations:
