Did you know that diabetes can harm your feet and lead to complications?

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that harms the body due to consistently high blood sugar levels. Over time, this can lead to nerve damage called diabetic neuropathy. Nerve damage can happen anywhere in the body, but most often happens in the feet among those with diabetes.

If you or a loved one has diabetes and you lose feeling in your feet, it can be hard to tell when you have a problem—like a callus, cut, sore, or blister on your foot. Furthermore, diabetes can reduce the amount of blood flow to your feet. Numbness and less blood flow can slow the time it takes for sores to heal and lead to complications. If you have diabetes make sure to schedule regular appointments with your podiatrist, or foot doctor, to design a personal foot care plan. Take a moment to read our infographic to understand the risks of nerve damage in the feet as well as tips for keeping healthy feet

If you would like to learn more about the importance of foot care and diabetes, join us at the Diabetes Awareness Fair on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, for a presentation on diabetes and wound care! Everything you need to know about diabetes, healthy feet, and the services JHHS offers will be available during this event. The details are listed below in the flyer. You can also call the Jemez Comprehensive Health Center at (575) 834-7413 to schedule an appointment with your Primary Care Provider today!