09/05/2026
🦶 Diabetes Can Affect Your Feet, Too.
Here’s a statistic worth paying attention to: 80% of lower-limb amputations, including the removal of a toe, foot, or leg, are the result of complications from diabetes.
Diabetes can cause nerve damage and poor circulation, which means a small cut, blister, or sore may go unnoticed or take longer to heal. The good news? Early treatment and regular foot care can greatly reduce the risk of serious complications.
If you have diabetes, make foot care part of your routine:
👣 Check your feet daily for cuts, redness, swelling, blisters, or sores
👟 Wear properly fitting shoes and socks
🧼 Keep your feet clean and dry
🩺 Have your feet checked regularly, especially if you notice numbness, tingling, pain, color changes, or a wound that isn’t healing.
At Suncoast Community Health Centers, our Podiatry team is here to help you stay one step ahead of diabetic foot complications.
📍 Podiatry Services Available:
Ruskin: Mondays & Wednesdays
Plant City: Tuesdays & Fridays
Palm River: Thursdays
💙 Don’t wait for a small foot problem to become a big one. Protect your feet. Protect your health.
Call us today for more information: 813-653-6100