31/05/2026
Many diabetic foot complications do not begin with a major wound.
Sometimes, they begin with something as common as dry, cracked heels.
In diabetes, nerve damage can reduce sweating and sensation in the feet.
This causes the skin to become dry, rigid, and vulnerable to splitting — often without pain. As these fissures deepen, they can become silent entry points for infection and chronic wounds.
What makes diabetic foot care important is not fear… but timing.
Early attention to dryness, numbness, and skin changes can help prevent far more serious complications later.
Your feet often show warning signs before the body speaks loudly.