Why early diabetic foot care matters: Dr. Ashutosh Shah explains the checks, daily habits and warning signs that help prevent ulcers and amputation.
Most diabetic foot ulcers and amputations start with a small problem that went unnoticed. This short video from Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC), Surat explains why diabetic foot care should start early, before complications develop, under the guidance of Dr. Ashutosh Shah.
What the Video Covers
- Why people with diabetes need regular foot care
- Early changes in the feet that are easy to miss
- How regular foot checks help prevent complications
- When to see a diabetic foot care team
Why Diabetes Puts Your Feet at Risk
- Nerve damage (neuropathy): Reduced feeling means cuts, blisters or pressure may not be felt.
- Poor blood flow: Reduced circulation slows healing and raises the risk of infection.
- Foot shape changes: Calluses, corns and deformities create pressure points that can break down into ulcers.
Because these changes can be painless, a foot problem may become serious before it is noticed. Regular checks help catch it early.
How EDFC Helps Prevent Complications
- Foot assessment: Checks for nerve damage, blood flow and pressure points to understand each patient's risk.
- Callus and nail care: Safe treatment of calluses, corns and nails by a trained team.
- Footwear advice: Guidance on footwear and offloading to reduce pressure on high-risk areas.
- Patient education: Simple daily foot care habits patients can follow at home.
Learn more about preventive foot care, assessment and diagnostics and footwear and offloading.
Simple Daily Foot Care Habits
- Check both feet every day, including between the toes and the soles. Use a mirror or ask a family member if needed.
- Wash feet daily and dry them well, especially between the toes.
- Moisturise dry skin, but not between the toes.
- Do not walk barefoot, even at home.
- Do not cut calluses or corns yourself, or use corn caps.
- Keep blood sugar under control as advised by your doctor.
When to See a Doctor
- Any cut, blister, crack or wound that is not healing
- Redness, swelling, warmth or discharge
- Numbness, tingling or burning in the feet
- A change in the colour or shape of the foot
quiz Frequently Asked Questions
This video is general education, not a diagnosis. If you have a diabetic foot wound, please have it assessed in person. Send a photo on WhatsApp or book a consultation.
