What do diabetic feet look like?

In our days, we were taught to look for extreme dryness and thick yellow calluses on the pressure points of the sole. Applying a light layer of pure sesame oil on the dry areas after washing can keep the skin soft, but you must consult your doctor if you see any open wounds.

They often have very dry, peeling skin and sometimes swollen toes. Please keep them clean, dry them well between the toes after a bath, and let your doctor know if you see any changes.

Diabetic feet can look swollen, with thickened nails and shiny, hairless skin on the top. The most critical thing is to never walk barefoot, even indoors, because you might not feel a small nail or stone piercing your skin. Buy proper diabetic slippers immediately.

They can look a bit pale, with dry cracked heels and shiny skin on top! Just make sure to pamper them daily with a nice, gentle moisturizer (avoiding the gaps between toes) and wear comfy padded socks. Taking care of your feet can be a lovely self-care routine.

My father's diabetic feet look like they've been through a desert trek—super dry with thick nails that require industrial cutters. It's a lot of work to maintain them, but doing a quick nightly check is better than staying awake worrying about infections.

Diabetic feet may show signs of swelling, redness, dry scaling, or non-healing calluses and blisters. Because of reduced sensation, a small blister can quickly escalate into a serious ulcer. Please have any new skin changes on your feet evaluated by a medical professional immediately.