Key symptoms of diabetic foot include tingling and numbness in the feet, calluses, and peeling skin. There's no cure but you can avoid ulcers and amputation with proper foot care and regular exams.

Foot ulcers can result from factors like high blood sugar, poor circulation, neuropathy and foot abnormalities.” He cautioned, “Diabetes increases risk due to associated complications.

Delivering the 39th Prof. M. Viswanathan Gold Medal Oration, organised by M.V. Hosptial for Diabetes, Dr. Game said inadequate management of foot ulcers often led to amputations. Pointing to a ...