Diabetes can damage the nerves in your feet, as well as lead to blood vessel disease. These conditions make it more difficult to notice when you injure your foot or develop a sore.

Taking good care of your feet is an important part of living with diabetes. With attention, you can help prevent more serious foot problems.

Here are suggestions that can help you to enjoy the summer months while protecting your feet.

It's not high blood sugar, heart disease, or stroke that most often puts people with diabetes in the hospital. It's their feet.