Skin and Foot Care

Watch this to learn how to keep your skin and feet healthy when you have diabetes.

Follow this checklist for tips on how to protect your feet every day.

Learn how checking your feet every day can help prevent injury and keep them healthy.

Watch this to learn why regular skin and foot exams are important when you have diabetes.

Diabetes makes it harder for the body to heal. Even minor problems, like a blister, can become infected. If not treated, infections can spread and damage nearby tissues. Prompt treatment by your healthcare provider can help clear up infections and restore your health.

To treat a severe foot infection, you may be hospitalized. You may also be referred to healthcare providers who specialize in treating infections. In some cases, surgery is advised. Read on to learn more.