Daily Diabetic Foot Examination – What Should You Check? - Dr Uday Ravi

  Check Your Feet Today — Protect Your Steps Tomorrow- Dr Uday Ravi


 

Are you living with diabetes? Are you checking your feet every day? A daily foot examination is a simple habit that can help you notice changes early and seek appropriate care when needed.

Diabetes can affect sensation and circulation in the feet. As a result, small injuries may sometimes go unnoticed.

👣 What Should You Check Every Day?
✅ 1. Cuts, Wounds & Ulcers
Are you noticing any cuts, sores, blisters, or open wounds? Check the top, bottom, and sides of both feet carefully.

✅ 2. Redness & Swelling
Are you seeing any new redness or swelling? Pay attention to areas that look different from usual.

✅ 3. Skin Colour Changes
Are you noticing unusual pale, bluish, dark, or other changes in skin colour? Report persistent or concerning changes to a healthcare professional.

✅ 4. Blisters & Calluses
Are you noticing blisters, thickened skin, or calluses? These can sometimes develop in areas exposed to repeated pressure or friction.

✅ 5. Nails
Are you seeing changes in your toenails? Look for cracks, discolouration, thickening, or other unusual changes.

✅ 6. Sensation
Are you experiencing numbness, tingling, burning, or reduced sensation? Changes in sensation can make it harder to notice injuries.

✅ 7. Temperature Changes
Are you noticing that one foot feels unusually colder or warmer than the other? Unusual temperature changes should be assessed if they persist or occur with other symptoms.

🩺 Why Is a Daily Foot Check Important?
A small cut or blister may not always cause significant discomfort, particularly when sensation is reduced. Checking your feet regularly can help you identify problems before they become more serious.

Are you noticing a wound that is not healing, increasing redness, swelling, discharge, severe pain, or a significant colour change? Seek medical attention promptly.

Simple Daily Foot-Care Tips:

✅ Inspect your feet every day
✅ Keep your feet clean and dry
✅ Wear comfortable, well-fitting footwear
✅ Avoid walking barefoot if you have reduced sensation
✅ Do not cut corns or calluses yourself
✅ Seek professional advice for persistent or concerning changes

Are You Checking Your Feet Every Day?
Make a daily foot examination part of your diabetes care routine. Early awareness and appropriate medical evaluation can help protect your foot health.

Happy Diabetic Foot & Podiatry Center
Dr. Uday Ravi
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon & Proctologist
20+ Years of Experience

📞 96865 36467
📧 happydiabeticfoot@gmail.com
🌐 https://happydiabeticfoot.com

🦶 Check Your Feet Today — Protect Your Steps Tomorrow.

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