Decreased circulation and decreased sensation are common symptoms of diabetic foot problems.

Diabetes can cause nerve damage and peripheral vascular problems on the bottom of the foot and the fingertips.

Some patients with diabetes benefit from a total contact orthosis, which is made from a model of the foot. People with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing foot-related complications, including infections and ulcers.

People with diabetes must have good blood glucose control or they face complications including foot ulcers, diabetic retinopathy in the eyes and kidney failure.

If your blood sugar is not well managed, it can lead to diabetic foot problems such as neuropathy and infections. In severe cases, a patient may need an amputation.

People with diabetes should generally avoid high-heeled shoes. They put pressure on the ball of the foot, which can cause issues if you have nerve damage. A patient with nerve damage might not even realize that their foot is becoming irritated or callused.