DIABETICS SHOULD NOT GO BAREFOOT STATES PODIATRIST
posted: Jun. 18, 2014.
Podiatrist, Dr. David Sabet states, "the effects of diabetes on the skin are many and require attention before they become serious medical problems. Women pay more attention to their feet as they try to keep them looking well groomed and beautiful, especially during summer months. But feet are vulnerable year round and for diabetics especially, it is very important to check the skin on the feet frequently for sores and open cracks. Do not go barefoot. Plantar warts are caused by a virus, which may invade the sole of the foot through cuts and breaks in the skin. Walking barefoot on dirty pavements or littered ground can expose feet to this sometimes painful skin condition."