Warning Signs

Diabetic foot problems can move quickly. Because nerve damage can mask pain, you can't rely on how it feels — you have to act on what you see. Knowing the warning signs means you get help while a problem is still easy to treat.

Contact us the same day if you notice

• A new cut, blister, crack or sore that won't heal.
• Redness, warmth or swelling in any part of the foot.
• Skin that turns dark, blue or black.
• Any discharge, pus or a bad smell from a wound.
• A wound that is getting larger or more painful.

Seek urgent care if you also have

• Fever, chills or feeling generally unwell with a foot wound.
• Sudden severe pain, or a foot that becomes cold and pale.
• Rapidly spreading redness.

When in doubt, send us a photo of your foot on WhatsApp. It is always better to check early than to wait.