Neuropathy
Reduces sensitivity in the feet, so the patient does not feel pain, wounds or changes in temperature.
The diabetic foot is a common complication of diabetes that appears when three main factors combine: neuropathy, vascular disease and infections. Together these encourage the appearance of ulcers, deformities, calluses, cracks and lesions that can progress to serious infections and even amputation if not treated in time.
Main risk factors
Vascular disease
Reduces the blood supply to the feet, hindering healing and tissue oxygenation.
Infections
They develop more quickly in a high-blood-sugar environment, complicating any lesion.
Prevention is essential
Good prevention can avoid up to 85% of complications. Proper self-care education is the most powerful tool for keeping the diabetic foot healthy.
Strict blood sugar control
Daily foot inspection
Use of suitable footwear
Skin moisturising
Safe nail cutting
Avoiding walking barefoot
Regular podiatric and medical check-ups
Warning signs
Detecting any change in time makes it possible to act early and greatly reduces the risk of ulcers and serious infections. Watch out for:
RednessBlistersUnusual painWounds or cutsDeformitiesColour changesCalluses or hard skinCracks in the skin
Our services
At Clínica Feritas we help prevent diabetic foot ulcers and treat them when they occur. We also have a nutrition service specialised in people with diabetes, offering a comprehensive approach to caring for your health.