It is recommended that people with diabetes have their feet checked at least once a year to see if they are at risk of developing complications.

When checking the feet, the shoes, socks, and bandages are removed to look for any problems. These problems include nerve damage, poor blood flow, sores, thickened skin, infection, foot deformities, and bone damage. After the checkup, a risk rating will be given based on the findings. The ratings range from low to high, with the high rating given to those who have had a previous foot ulcer or amputation, are on kidney dialysis, or have both nerve damage and poor blood flow. If there is an active foot problem, such as a sore or infection, immediate treatment is required to avoid serious complications.