Monsoon Foot Care for People with Diabetes in Hyderabad
Author : Dr. Ram Kumar | Published On : 29 Sep 2026
By Dr. Ram Kumar G, Diabetes & Metabolic Health, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Every monsoon I see more foot infections in people with diabetes. Wet shoes, flooded roads and damp socks soften the skin, and a small crack or blister can become an ulcer within days, especially when nerve damage means it doesn't hurt.
Why diabetes makes feet vulnerable
Long-standing high blood sugar can damage the nerves in the feet (neuropathy), so cuts and pressure go unnoticed. It can also narrow the blood vessels, which slows healing. Together these are the main reasons foot ulcers are one of the most common causes of hospital admission in diabetes.
A daily routine for the rainy season
- Check both feet every evening, including between the toes and the soles. Use a mirror or ask a family member.
- Wash and dry the feet well, especially between the toes, where fungal infection starts.
- Change out of wet socks and shoes as soon as you can. Keep a spare dry pair at work.
- Avoid walking barefoot, even at home, and avoid wading through flood water in open footwear.
- Moisturise dry, cracked heels, but not between the toes.
- Cut nails straight across, and don't cut corns or calluses yourself.
See a doctor the same day if you notice
- A blister, cut or crack that is red, warm, swollen or leaking
- A black or blue area on a toe
- A new smell from the foot, or fever with a foot wound
A yearly check matters
Everyone with diabetes should have their feet examined at least once a year, including a test of nerve sensation. Simple nerve conduction tests can pick up neuropathy before it causes symptoms.
More practical advice is in this guide to monsoon diabetic foot care in Hyderabad. If you already have a wound that isn't healing, read about diabetic foot ulcer care at Boston Diabetes Center, Gachibowli.
About the author: Dr. Ram Kumar G (MBBS, MD, MPH USA) is a senior consultant in diabetes and metabolic health at Boston Diabetes Center, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. ramkumarmd.com
This article is general information, not individual medical advice.
