Diabetes Foot Problems: When to See Your Doctor

Diabetes Foot Problems: When to See Your Doctor

Visit your regular doctor or foot doctor if you have any of these symptoms:

  • Tingling, burning, or pain in your feet.
  • A change in the color and temperature of your feet.
  • Dry, cracked skin on your feet.
  • Loss of feeling or ability to sense heat or cold.
  • Thick, yellow toenails.
  • Loss of hair on your toes, feet, and lower legs.
  • A fungus infection, such as athlete’s foot, between your toes.
  • An ingrown toenail or a sore, such as a blister, ulcer, or infected corn.

 

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