Free OPD for month in Sapphire Hospital for more information please contact.. Diabetic Foot Care in Dombivli HOW DOES DIABETES AFFECT FEET? Diabetes can cause serious foot problems. These conditions include the loss of nerve function (diabetic neuropathy) and loss of circulation (peripheral vascular disease). These two conditions can lead to: Diabetic foot ulcers: wounds that do not heal Infections: skin infections (cellulitis), bone infections (osteomyelitis) and pus collections (abscesses) Gangrene: dead tissue resulting from complete loss of circulation Charcot arthropathy: fractures and dislocations that may result in severe deformities Amputation: partial foot, whole foot, or below-knee amputation Symptoms Symptoms of neuropathy include the loss of sensation or pain and tingling sensations. Because of the lack of sensation, patients may develop a blister, abrasion, or wound, but they may not feel any pain. Decreased circulation may cause skin discoloration, skin temperature changes, or pain. Depending on the specific problem, patients may notice swelling, discoloration (red, blue, gray or white skin), red streaks, increased warmth or coolness, injury with no or minimal pain, a wound with or without drainage, staining on socks, tingling pain, or deformity. Patients with infection may have fever, chills, shakes, redness, drainage, loss of blood sugar control, or shock (unstable blood pressure, confusion, and delirium).