Many people with diabetes will get a type of foot infection at some point throughout the course of the chronic disease. This is why it is important for patients to be aware of the many diabetic foot infection guidelines. Foot infections can be mild, moderate, or severe. By using the guidelines to catch foot infections early, the chances that they will only be mild are greater. The longer a foot infection goes unnoticed and untreated, the greater chance it has to become severe. For some people, this can lead to amputation of the foot or other serious consequences. This is why it is so important not to neglect foot health.

Foot infections in people with diabetes are more common because they may have extensive damage to the nervous system and the blood vessels. They may not be able to feel damage to the foot, and it may not be …