Symptom 1: Paresthesia in the feet
Patients often experience numbness, tingling, or burning in their feet, as if there are countless small bugs crawling in their feet. This is due to high blood sugar damaging nerves, leading to nerve dysfunction. At first, this sensation may be mild and easy to ignore, but as the disease progresses, it gradually worsens and interferes with normal walking.
Symptom 2: Change in skin color of the feet
Healthy foot skin should be rosy and shiny. But the skin of the feet of people with diabetic foot may become pale, purple, and even appear dark spots. This is because the blood circulation is not good and the feet do not get enough oxygen and nutrients.
Symptom 3: Foot wounds are difficult to heal
Even a small abrasion or blister can be a big problem for people with diabetic foot. Due to poor blood sugar control, the body's ability to repair decreases, wounds are susceptible to infection, and do not heal for a long time. If left untreated, the wound will gradually enlarge and worsen.
Symptom 4: Foot deformity
Long-term diabetes may cause changes in the bones and joints of the feet, such as hallux valgus, claw toes, etc. Not only does this affect the appearance of the foot, but it also alters the force distribution on the foot, increasing the risk of foot injury.
In short, diabetic patients must pay close attention to their foot health, and once the above symptoms appear, they should seek medical attention in time and take effective treatment measures. At the same time, in daily life, it is necessary to pay attention to blood sugar control, keep feet clean, and choose appropriate shoes and socks to prevent the occurrence of diabetic foot.
Take care of your feet, from now on, let us stay away from the threat of diabetic foot and enjoy a healthy and beautiful life!