Most people know about Diabetes — how to control it with diet, exercise, and medicines. Many are also aware of serious complications like heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, eye problems, and nerve damage. But one important area is often ignored — the FOOT.
Why Foot Care Matters in Diabetes
Our feet carry the entire body weight and help maintain balance. In long-standing diabetes, high sugar levels damage nerves — a condition called neuropathy.
Neuropathy causes:
- Burning or tingling sensation.
- Numbness and loss of feeling.
- Inability to sense heat, cold, or injury.
Because of this, small cuts, cracks, burns, or shoe bites may go unnoticed and slowly turn into diabetic foot ulcers.
Early Warning Signs
Watch for:
- Cracked heels
- Corns and callosities.
- Dry, thick skin.
- Shoe bite marks.
- Foot deformity or redness.
Ignoring these signs can lead to infection and even amputation.
Common Mistakes Patients Make
- Not checking feet daily.
- Wearing improper footwear.
- Self-treating wounds.
- Buying footwears online without medical advice.
- Delaying consultation with specialists.
Special Diabetic Foot Care at Kalpana Multispeciality Clinic
At Kalpana Multispeciality Clinic, Kalidas Nagar, Hubballi, we conducted a camp on comprehensive diabetic and foot care, including:
✅ Neuropathy screening (vibration & temperature testing).
✅ ABPI (Ankle Brachial Pressure Index) circulation assessment.
✅ Foot risk podograph.
✅ Customized footwear design using foot imprint analysis.
✅ Complete diabetes management.
We are upgrading ourselves for providing these on regular basis to everyone.
During our recent camp, Dr Santosh Kumar Doddamani, General & Laparoscopic Surgeon and Diabetic Foot Specialist, screened many patients and identified several high-risk feet early, helping prevent serious complications. Along with him, Dr Chetan K Ganteppanavar, Physician & Diabetologist, optimized treatment for patients with uncontrolled diabetes. Orthopaedic and spine support was provided by Dr Mrityunjay Battur.
👨⚕️ Our Message : Control sugar. Check your feet daily. Treat early. Prevent disability.
For complete diabetes, diabetic foot, orthopaedic and spine care, visit: Kalpana Multispeciality Clinic, Kalidas Nagar, Hubballi
"Healthy feet mean a healthy life"