What causes Diabetic Foot Problems ?

WHAT CAUSES DIABETIC FOOT PROBLEMS

  • Barefoot walking : either because of ignorance or non compliance or non availability of appropriate footwear
  • Chappals with a toe divider are also major culprits in India…the so called Hawaii Chappal.
  • Home surgery…cutting callus him/herself, cutting toe nails too close, using chemical based CORN CAPS
  • Ignorance amongst both patients and medical personnel.

Many times the inexperience of both patients and medical personnel is responsible for various Diabetic Foot problems which can cost the patient.

A small break in the skin which may be discounted by an inexperienced medical professional or by the patient himself e.g a heel crack, may lead to an ulceration, which deepens, leads to tissue destruction and a foot problem which may last till either the patient loses his foot or dies.

Diabetic Foot ulcersSmall injuries worsen over time as pressure is put on the foot while walking.

The Clinic For Diabetic Foot Salvage, INDIA . Tel: +91-8801109826. Email : savelegscentre@gmail.com