As a diabetic, you risk eye and foot problems, so check both regularly. In particular, it is critical that you get a yearly eye exam that includes dilating your pupils to detect signs of eye disease. Diabetics face a higher risk of eye complications, such as retinopathy, macular edema, and cataracts.
Your doctor should check your feet at least once a year. Symptoms of foot problems can include decreased feeling in the feet, cramps when walking, cuts and scratches that heal slowly, redness in the feet when sitting and whiteness when propped up, lack of hair growth on legs and feet and leg or feet pain. Doctors advise daily checks for cuts or injuries in order to prevent infection or other problems.
