Diabetes Awareness

Include a DPM for Diabetes Prevention & Management

2017 Diabetes Campaign Logo Podiatrists are the expert in the foot and ankle. If you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, you should make an appointment with a podiatrist right away. Podiatrists are trained to treat foot conditions that can be caused by diabetes, such as neuropathy, infection, and ulcers.

Be sure you're seeing the most qualified health-care professional to treat your feet by looking for the letters "DPM" after her or his name. Seeing a podiatrist for foot care can reduce amputation rates by 45 to 85 percent.

When you add a podiatrist to your health-care team, he or she can provide you with important information so you're better able to manage the effects of diabetes on your feet. If you are looking for a podiatrist in your area, check out our Find a Podiatrist tool.

Whether you've been diagnosed recently or have been fighting the disease for years, the resources below will help you to monitor your feet and prevent complications.

For Patients

An Overview
What is diabetes? What is peripheral arterial disease? What is peripheral neuropathy? What is a diabetic foot ulcer?
Diabetes and Your Feet FAQs
Recently diagnosed with diabetes? Don’t worry—we’ve got answers to several common questions. En Español
Your Diabetes Management Team
Successfully managing diabetes takes a team of medical professionals. Learn about the importance of each one. En Español
The Real Cost of Diabetes
This infographic sheds light on the costs associated with diabetes and diabetic foot complications.
How Diabetes Impacts Your Health
Watch this short video to learn how diabetes can impact other aspects of your health.
Footwear Matters
Dr. Comfort created this infographic to demonstrate the benefits of therapeutic footwear for patients with diabetes.
Foot Health Advice for Patients with Diabetes
Spenco Medical put together this flyer with tips for managing foot health at home.
Diabetes Footwear and Products
View our podiatrist-approved products for managing and treating diabetes.
Outsmarting Diabetes
Take a look at this suite of videos that highlight how today's podiatrists are developing and using smart medicine to help their patients with diabetes.
Join the Conversation
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, and LinkedIn to hear more about topics related to diabetes and foot health year-round.

For APMA Members

Digital Toolkit
Access the digital toolkit here.
Footprints Newsletter
Download the new special diabetes-focused edition of APMA's member-to-patient newsletter.
The Three-Minute Diabetic Foot Exam
This brief exam was developed so it could be easily performed by a wide range of health-care providers.
Impact of Diabetes by State
View your state's incidence of diabetes and estimated annual costs related to diabetes.
Therapeutic Footwear Infographic
Dr. Comfort created this infographic to demonstrate the benefits of therapeutic footwear for patients with diabetes.
Diabetes Surveys and Studies
APMA has commissioned several studies related to diabetes. Share the information in media interviews and on social media.
Journal Articles
Search JAPMA Online for the latest in diabetic foot health research.