09/02/2025
🚨 Pain Awareness Month: Busting Myths About Diabetic Foot Pain 🚨
When it comes to diabetes and foot pain, there are a LOT of myths out there… let’s clear them up ⬇️
❌ Myth: Foot pain is just aging.
✅ Truth: It can be nerve damage from diabetes.
❌ Myth: Numb feet aren’t a big deal.
✅ Truth: Numbness is a serious warning sign.
❌ Myth: Inserts or meds will fix it.
✅ Truth: Only a podiatrist can address the root cause.
❌ Myth: No wounds = no problem.
✅ Truth: Pain and tingling often show up first.
❌ Myth: Nothing can be done.
✅ Truth: Treatment and prevention do work.
👣 Your feet carry you every day. If you live with diabetes and have foot pain, don’t wait — schedule a foot exam this month.
