​It is important for a person with diabetes to check his or her feet daily. Diabetes can damage the nerves in the leg and lead to a loss of sensation in the feet. As a result, you may not be able to feel pain even when there is something wrong with your feet.

The Podiatry Department at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), a member of the SingHealth group, explains how to check your feet and what to look out for.

How to check your feet

• Check the top and bottom of your feet and behind your heels
• Look in between your toes for whitish skin or splits in skin
• If you are unable to bend down, use a mirror ot get your family member or caregiver to do it for you

Check your feet for any of the following

​ Cuts in skin	​ Cracked skin
​ Blisters	​
​ Hard skin or corns	​ Whitish skin in between toes
​	​ Sudden changes in skin colour from the norm

Cleanse any skin breaks with iodine and dress with a sterile dressing. Do not burst blisters.

Ref: M19