As you walk the fat pad under your heel expands.
Dry cracked heels diabetes.
Cracked feet are prone to infection and in those with diabetes the risk of serious infection is even greater.
The answer is yes.
First diabetes can reduce blood flow to your feet depriving your feet of oxygen and nutrients.
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Could painful dry cracked heels be a sign of a more serious problem than just an unsightly cosmetic issue.
The first sign of cracked heels is having areas of dry thickened skin known as callouses around the rim of your heel.
Cracks in the feet occur when skin becomes extremely dry and pressure on the heel of the foot causes the skin to slide sideways.
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This causes your.
This makes it more difficult for blisters sores.
Diabetes can mean double trouble for your feet.
People with diabetes are even more likely to sustain an.