Of all the things diabetics have to worry about, infection is high on the list. Being diabetic, infection predisposition means that about 46% of diabetics have infections at least once that require hospitalization. The diabetic infection most common are skin and soft-tissue infection. Diabetic foot infection is a common problem and diabetics seem to have more antibiotic resistance than the general population.

Diabetic Toe Infection

Uncontrolled diabetes damages the nerves. The fact that so many people with diabetes don’t even know they have it makes diabetic infection of the of the toes especially difficult. The nerve damage causes a condition known as diabetic neuropathy, where you can’t feel pain or temperature extremes. When you don’t feel any pain, a small lesion in the toe can become infected because you don’t even realize there is a problem that needs treated.

Inspection of your toes and feet is an important routine …