Podiatrists

This health professional is trained to treat feet and problems of the lower legs.  Podiatrists have a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from a college of podiatry.  They have also done a residency (hospital training) in podiatry.  Diabetes makes you prone to poor blood flow and nerve damage in the lower legs.  You may get infections more often.  Sores, even small ones, can quickly turn into serious problems.  Any foot sore or callus needs to be checked by your primary care doctor or a podiatrist immediately.  Do not try to fix these yourself, because you could cause an infection.  Inspect your feet daily for signs of trouble.

Information provided by the American Diabetes Association website