04/20/2026
📢📢Did you know that diabetic foot ulcers affect 18.6 million people worldwide each year?
50 to 60% of these ulcers become infected; 20% severe enough for surgical intervention.
High blood sugar can damage nerves and blood flow, which makes it easier for small cuts or pressure spots to turn into ulcers.
This is why early intervention is key❗️
Watch for symptoms: redness, swelling, warmth, drainage, open sores, foul smell, numbness, or pain. Some ulcers may not hurt at all.
Help prevent diabetic ulcers:
Ensure calluses don't build up. (Advanced foot care nurses can reduce calluses) 👩⚕️
Inspect feet daily, including the soles and between the toes.🔍
Wear properly fitting, protective footwear and socks; avoid walking barefoot or in thin slippers.👟
Get regular professional foot checks, especially if there is neuropathy, poor circulation, or a history of foot problems.🥼
Control diabetes and other risk factors, including blood glucose, smoking, and circulation problems.🚬
If you already have an ulcer: don’t wait. Keep pressure off the area, keep it clean, and contact a health care provider right away.🚨
Healthy feet start with small daily habits.👣
Diabetic Foot Ulcers https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2806655?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tweepsmap-General