Diabetes is a health condition that affects over 11 percent of Americans according to the American Diabetes Association. It is a disease that not only affects the function of the organs and blood vessels, it can also affect the feet. Talk to Dr. Sara Bouraee, Dr. Jon Houseworth, Dr. Sun Byun, Dr. Daria Piotrowksi, and Dr. Shruti Vyas at Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle in Williamsburg and Hampton, VA, to learn more about how to manage and prevent diabetic foot care complications.

About Diabetic Foot Care

Falling under the branch of general podiatry there is a specific discipline focused on diabetic foot care. It is particularly concerned with the care of patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes, which is an irregularity of blood sugar levels. Diabetic patients are at a higher risk of serious foot ailments, ulcers, and infections.

Managing Diabetic Foot Care Complications

Patients who have diabetes have to monitor a number of issues, health-wise, and one of those issues is injury to the feet and toes. Because diabetes can cause circulatory problems, complications can arise related to the feet. To manage these potential concerns, it is important to see a Williamsburg, VA, podiatrist regularly for foot exams and diabetic foot care maintenance like nail clippings, ingrown toenails, and wound care.

Preventing Foot Problems Related To Diabetes

To prevent problems related to diabetic foot care, observe the following tips:

• Wear comfortable shoes.
• Avoid walking barefoot, especially outside, to minimize the chance of injury.
• Make sure you are taking your diabetic medications consistently.
• Check your legs, feet, and toes every day to check for wounds and sores, and talk to your podiatrist if anything looks concerning.
• Clip your toenails properly, straight across and above the skin.

Protect and Care For Your Feet

If you have been diagnosed with and treating diabetes, do as much research as possible about why it’s important to also include foot care in your health plan. Dr. Sara Bouraee, Dr. Jon Houseworth, Dr. Sun Byun, Dr. Daria Piotrowksi, and Dr. Shruti Vyas can help advise you on diabetic foot care and provide treatments at Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle in Williamsburg and Hampton, VA. all (757) 220-3311 to reach the Williamsburg, VA, office and (757) 224-7605 for Hampton, VA.