Looking after your feet is very important when you have diabetes. People with diabetes are more likely to develop problems with their feet. You can reduce the risk by managing your diabetes and taking good care of your feet, having regular foot checks and timely treatment by a health professional. Foot problems cause less damage when detected and treated early. Read more in our fact sheet. Looking after your feet fact sheet Ask your diabetes health professional if you have very-low, low, moderate, or high-risk feet. Discuss foot checks and how to best look after your feet with them. Download now Related resources How healthy are your feet? Learn the early signs of foot problems and how to look after your feet. Do our foot health quiz to find out if you have very-low, low, moderate, or high-risk feet. Go to Foot Forward FootSmart This online program will give you the skills and knowledge to create a simple foot care routine that will help you avoid future foot problems. Find an online program