Does diabetes make your feet swell?

Question

My feet and ankles have been swelling up a lot recently, especially after a long day at work. I'm diabetic, so I wanted to ask if swollen feet are a common problem for people with diabetes?

Kunal Grover · Accepted Answer

My ankles have been looking a bit puffy lately after work. Does this happen to other diabetic patients too, or should I be really worried about my kidneys?

Sonia Mirza · Answer

Hey, don't stress too much! Puffy feet can happen due to long hours of sitting or minor circulation changes. Just keep your feet elevated on a pillow when resting, it helps a lot.

Manish Sharma · Answer

Between changing diapers at night and managing my sugar, my feet look like potatoes by evening. Yes, diabetes can cause water retention, so keep them elevated and get some sleep if you can!

Priti Agrawal · Answer

I completely panicked when my feet swelled up last summer, thinking it was organ failure. But my doctor adjusted my blood sugar medicine and asked me to reduce salt, and it went back to normal.

Anjali Shah · Answer

Swelling can be due to diabetes, thyroid, or even heart issues. Please get your kidney function test and thyroid levels checked regularly under medical supervision.

John D'Souza · Answer

Yes, poor circulation and fluid retention in diabetes can definitely cause swollen feet. You should consult your doctor.

B. R. Prasad · Answer

I have had diabetes since 1998. Foot swelling is common but shouldn't be neglected; make sure you wear comfortable diabetic shoes and never walk barefoot.

Subramanian Iyer · Answer

My sister recommended warm salt water soaks, but with diabetes, we must be careful about foot temperature and infections. It is best to have your physician check your heart and kidney function first.

Does diabetes make your feet swell?

8 answers

Consult a endocrinologist

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