19/12/2025
The Small Foot Wound That Can Change a Life 💙
Most people don’t realise how dangerous diabetes can be for the feet.
When someone has diabetes for a long time, they can slowly lose feeling in their feet.
Pain, pressure, heat, small cuts. All of it becomes harder to notice.
At the same time, blood flow to the feet can become weaker.
This means wounds heal more slowly.
So what happens?
When someone is in a wheelchair, their feet may knock against walls, door frames, or furniture.
A foot hitting the side of a table or bed.
A tiny cut, blister, or cracked skin.
Normally, you would feel pain and react immediately.
But with diabetes, many people don’t feel anything at all.
The wound is missed.
It gets worse quietly.
Infection can set in.
And by the time help is sought, the damage may already be serious.
This is one of the most common reasons people with diabetes lose toes or even their legs.
Not because of a big injury.
But because of a small wound that was not noticed early enough.
That is why foot care matters so much.
In this photo, Nurse Jessica is caring for a patient’s foot wound.
Our role is to look closely, monitor early, and manage wounds properly.
And when something does not look right, we act fast and refer to a doctor.
With diabetes, early care can mean the difference between healing and lifelong consequences.
If you or a loved one has diabetes, checking the feet regularly is not optional.
It is one of the most important things you can do to protect their independence and quality of life 💙
