Conditions of foot ulcers and diabetes can be a serious situation. Diabetic sores are the leading cause of lower extremity amputations. The risk of amputation to the lower extremities is 15 to 46 times higher in diabetics, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

It is best to take preventative actions before diabetic foot ulcers have the chance to appear. Keeping blood sugar levels down and staying active are the two most important actions that you can take to prevent problems in diabetes and foot ulcers. Diabetics must inspect their feet daily in order to catch any redness, blisters, cuts, and the like before they become infected.

If anything is found during a foot inspection, it should be properly treated. At the very least, a cut should be bandaged with an antibiotic ointment. Most physicians prefer you to make an appointment with them to ensure proper treatment, however. …