How are diabetes-related foot conditions diagnosed?

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How are diabetes-related foot conditions diagnosed?

To diagnose diabetes-related foot conditions, a healthcare provider will:

  • Ask about your symptoms and how well you’re controlling blood glucose.
  • Examine your toes, feet and legs.
  • Touch the toes, feet and legs with various tools to check whether you have numbness.

If a diabetes-related ulcer or blister is present, the healthcare provider will likely:

  • Examine it for any signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, warmth, discoloration or discharge.
  • Order tests to take pictures deeper than the skin, such as X-ray or MRI.
  • Take a sample of the skin or discharge to test for infection.

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