A diabetic injury can be very dangerous if it goes unnoticed or untreated. This is because infections which result from an injury can lead to severe tissue or organ damage. Even small breaks in the skin can result in serious infections if not properly treated with ointment, bandages, or antibiotics. This is why it is recommended that diabetics use skin moisturizers regularly.

Preventing a diabetic injury is the best way to avoid complications. Always be cautious around sharp objects can help you accomplish this. Be sure to always clear doorways and walkways, hold on to railings when you are using the stairs, avoid slippery surface whenever possible, and use traction mats in the bath or shower. It is also important, as a diabetic, to check regularly for any sores or breaks in the skin.

A person with diabetic neuropathy, or diabetic nerve damage, should be particularly careful to avoid a …