What to discuss with the care team

  • Reduced feeling can make a foot wound less painful than expected. Lack of pain does not confirm that it is minor.
  • Contact the treating clinician promptly about a new sore or a wound that is not beginning to heal.
  • Report changes such as redness, warmth, swelling, drainage or darkening tissue.
  • Explain when the change began and which foot-care or vascular clinicians are already involved.

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NIDDK: Diabetes and foot problems

General information for discussing care with your clinician. Follow the instructions provided for your individual condition. For a medical emergency, call 911.