Diabetes & Foot Pressure Points – Where Do Ulcers Start? -Dr Uday Ravi

 Protect Pressure Points. Prevent Ulcers- Dr Uday Ravi


Are you living with diabetes and wondering where foot ulcers can begin?
Are you noticing pressure, calluses or changes on your feet?

A diabetic foot ulcer is a sore or wound that can develop on the foot. Repeated pressure, reduced sensation from diabetic neuropathy, foot deformities and poor blood flow can all contribute to foot problems and make wounds harder to heal.

What Are Foot Pressure Points?
Pressure points are areas of the foot that experience repeated or excessive pressure or rubbing. Calluses can also develop where there is repeated friction or pressure. In people with diabetes, these areas deserve particular attention.

Common areas include:
✓ Ball of the foot
✓ Heel
✓ Areas around the toes
✓ Outer edges of the foot
✓ Areas with calluses or repeated rubbing

Why Can Pressure Become a Problem?
Diabetic neuropathy can reduce the ability to feel pain, pressure, heat or cold. Because of reduced sensation, a person may not notice a blister, small injury or pressure-related skin damage.

Repeated pressure can contribute to blisters and sores, particularly when protective sensation is reduced. Foot deformities can also create areas of increased pressure.

What Should You Check Every Day?
Are you checking your feet daily?

Look carefully for:

✓ Red spots
✓ Calluses or areas of thickened skin
✓ Blisters
✓ Cuts or sores
✓ Swelling
✓ Changes in skin colour
✓ Changes in temperature
✓ Any new or unusual area of pressure

NIDDK and CDC recommend checking the feet every day, even when they feel normal.

Can Shoes Increase Pressure?
Yes. Poorly fitting footwear can cause rubbing and pressure on parts of the foot. Wearing properly fitting shoes and socks can help reduce unnecessary friction and injury.

✓ Choose comfortable, well-fitting footwear
✓ Check inside your shoes for objects or rough areas
✓ Wear socks with your shoes
✓ Avoid walking barefoot

Don't Remove Calluses Yourself
Calluses can form because of repeated rubbing or pressure. If you have diabetes, avoid trying to remove corns or calluses yourself or using over-the-counter products for removal, as these can injure the skin.

When Should You Get Your Foot Checked?
Are you noticing a blister, sore, ulcer, redness, swelling or another unusual change?

Don't ignore it simply because it does not hurt. Reduced sensation from neuropathy can mean that a foot problem may not be painful. Prompt professional evaluation can help identify problems early.

Protect Your Pressure Points
Daily foot checks, suitable footwear, good diabetes management and regular professional foot examinations are important parts of diabetic foot care.


Happy Diabetic Foot & Podiatry Center

Dr. Uday Ravi – MBBS, MS
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon & Proctologist
20+ Years of Experience
Rajajinagar, Bangalore

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