Diabetes and your feet
GuideSigns of wound infectionAn infected wound usually shows two or more signs: pain, tenderness, warmth, redness, hardness or pus. A little redness can be normal healing. In people with diabetes, foot infections can become serious very quickly, so early care from a podiatrist matters.GuideWound that won't healA wound that won't heal is one that has stalled instead of steadily improving, often because of vein or artery problems, diabetes or ongoing pressure. Care depends on the cause, so finding it comes first. A wound not improving after about 4 weeks, or any foot wound with diabetes, should be checked.GuideCharcot footCharcot foot is a condition in which nerve damage, usually from diabetes, weakens the bones and joints of the foot so they can break down and change shape. It often causes a warm, swollen foot with little pain. It needs prompt care from a diabetes foot team.