Shoes that do not fit properly can lead to sore spots, corns, blisters, calluses or pain. Because these problems can worsen quickly in a diabetic, it is best to have your foot measured and shoes fitted by a professional, called a pedorthist. If you have diabetes, careful attention to the condition of your feet is an extremely important issue. Diabetes mellitus brings with it the risk of a number of significant medical problems for organs throughout the body, including the heart, eyes and kidneys. If you have diabetes, your feet are at substantial risk for several reasons. Diabetic foot ulcers and infected foot lesions are the most common complications of having poor blood sugar control in Type 2 diabetics. In fact, as stated in a study BMC Family Practice published in 2007, foot complication can be considered as one of the most expensive diabetic complications to treat. And so, if you are a Type 2 diabetic who has a fear of having these feet problems, the best thing for you to do right now is to continue reading this article. A comfortable, well fit. Measure your legs before buying compression socks, as whatever socks a diabetic wears should fit well and be comfortable. In many cases this actually means the pancreas produces larger than normal quantities of insulin. A major feature of type 2 diabetes is a lack of sensitivity to insulin by the cells of the body (particularly fat and muscle cells). In addition to the problems with an increase in insulin resistance, the release of insulin by the pancreas may also be defective and suboptimal. Back in 1957 Veterinarians publicly stated that, they knew how to cure diabetes in animals with two minerals, chelated or colloidal calcium and vanadyl sulfate The general health must be improved if the person expects to recover. Correct the diet, which is one cause of diabetes. Diabetic foot cream – Healthy and soft skin often make it harder for infections to spread throughout the feet Dry skin, on the other hand, lead to cracks that make the skin on the feet more vulnerable to infections. A good diabetic cream may help moisturize areas that are especially dry. However, caution must be observed when using these creams. Generally, the skin in between the toes should not be dabbed with cream or oil as this often leads to complications. Having diabetes can be a frightening experience when you are first diagnosed however, with weight loss, medications, exercising and monitoring, blood sugars can, in most cases be controlled. Problems with sexual organs are not isolated to one sex or the other. Often a first sign of diabetes is frequent infections involving the sexual organs. Another common problem involving the sexual organs is sexual dysfunction. This can include problems with arousal, maintaining an erection, or achieving an orgasm. The problems are two-fold relating to both circulation and nerve damage. If the blood vessels supplying blood to the sexual organs are compromised less blood flow can get to the sexual organs when needed. Also the nerves, which are responsible for sending signals of arousal and climax to the brain, may be damaged resulting in sexual dysfunction. NERVE ENTRAPMENT- There are small nerves running from the ankle down to the toes that are located right under the skin. These are sensory nerves (which give us feeling on the top of the foot). It is not uncommon for these nerves to become traumatized from the pressure of a shoe (mainly tied too tight) putting pressure on the nerve which is then "jammed" into a bony projection underneath it. This nerve is then entrapped and it becomes inflamed and thus painful or in some cases there will be numbness on part of the top of the foot.