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Diabetes is a disease that affects multiple areas of the body – including the feet. Foot care should be an important part of every diabetic’s plan for preventing complications of high blood sugar. Approximately 70 percent of people with diabetes develop circulatory problems and peripheral nerve damage. 

Ingrown toenails occur when instead of growing straight, the sides of the nail on the toe curve and grow into the skin on either side of the nail. This causes pain and irritation, as well as possible infection. Ingrown toenails are usually genetic but affect a large portion of the population.  

Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis or tinea unguium, is a fungal infection that affects the nails. It may begin as a discoloration on the tip of the nail, usually yellow, and nails eventually become darker in color, thick, and can crumble at the edges. Essentially, there are three types of fungus that can cause toenails to become infected: yeast, mold, and dermatophyte. A yeast toenail infection is usually white, a mold infection is generally a dull brown, and a dermatophyte infection is generally yellow. These various causes have different treatment options, so it’s important to find out exactly what kind of toenail fungus you have before taking any severe measures to treat it.

When your heels hurt, it's hard to do even the simplest of daily activities. There are many possible causes of heel pain, many of which are preventable. Common causes of heel pain include Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis and Heel spurs. 

Having flat feet can increase your risk for common foot problems like heel pain, foot pain, and plantar fasciitis. Flat feet occur when the aches inside your feet are flat, allowing the bottom of your feet to flatten against the ground when you stand. Arches in your feet provide support when walking and standing. When you don't have an arch, you will likely develop problems with your feet, ankles and knees. 

Ulcers (open sores on your skin) occur when your skin gets injured and deeper tissues are exposed. The can be caused by shoes that don't fit properly, long periods in bed or after an injury that breaks your skin. Sores are often seen in patients with Diabetes, neuropathy or vascular disease. It is very important to address wounds properly when they occur. If an infection is present, antibiotics will be necessary. 

Athlete’s foot is a contagious infection caused by a group of fungi known as dermatophytes. Anyone can develop athlete’s foot, but it’s especially common in people who get very sweaty during exercise. That is particularly true if you wear tight shoes or socks that don’t allow your skin to breathe.

Orthotics are an insert that goes inside a shoe that helps correct many foot problems.  There are two types: prefabricated and custom.  Prefabricated (or off the shelf) orthotics come in a variety of quality levels, ranging from what you can get at the pharmacy to ones that are near custom level.  Those bought at the pharmacy usually are gel based and most often do not provide the support needed to correct most foot problems.