Diabetic patients need to have their sugar control and most importantly have good foot care since it’s easily injured. If the foot is injured, the healing may take longer than usual.

A patient needs to care for the foot in the following manners:

1. Careful while cutting nails
2. Avoid activities that can injure the foot such as walking barefoot and on a hot surface
3. Remove obstacles to prevent injuries
4. Wash, clean, and moisturize the foot every day