Medical practitioners cite ill-fitting shoes as one of the most common causes of diabetic foot problems/ infections.

One must replace his or her shoes if he or she has red spots, sore spots, blisters, corns, calluses and foot abnormalities such as flat feet, bunions, hammertoes or consistent pain associated with wearing shoes.

Poor blood circulation is due to accelerated hardening of the arteries, trauma to the feet, fungal infections on the skin and ingrown toe nails are some of the other factors that can lead to diabetic foot ulcers if not handled early by a medical practitioner.

Smoking should not also be ignored as any form of tobacco causes damage to the small blood vessels in the feet and the legs. This damage can disrupt the healing process and it is a major risk factor for diabetic foot infections and consequential amputations.

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