Associated conditions and other complications

Feet

• Diabetes-related foot problems usually occur in older people with neuropathy and vascular complications
• Discussion of potential problems with the feet is advisable to avoid or treat
  
  • trauma and infection
  • ingrowing toenails (and paronychial infection)
  • tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)
  • biomechanical problems (ill-fitting footwear)
  • callus formation (look for limited joint mobility)