Episode 52 - Diabetic Foot Disease ft. Dr. Allyssa Knowles-Adderley

Diabetic foot disease is one of the most serious—and most preventable—complications of diabetes. Yet every year, countless people miss the earliest signs: a numb toe, a small blister, a change in skin color, or a wound that doesn’t heal. In this powerful Diabetes Awareness Month episode of Vital Voices, host Alexis Burrows sits down with Dr. Allyssa Knowles-Adderley, podiatrist at Oaktree Medical Center, to uncover the truth about how diabetes affects the feet, why neuropathy makes injuries so dangerous, and what simple daily habits can protect your mobility—and your life. Together, they break down: ✔️ What diabetic foot disease really is and why it develops ✔️ The early warning signs that often get ignored ✔️ How high blood sugar, neuropathy, and poor circulation create the “perfect storm” for foot ulcers ✔️ Why some patients feel no pain even when serious damage is happening ✔️ The daily foot care routine every person with diabetes should follow ✔️ When to see a podiatrist—and what happens during a diabetic foot exam ✔️ How to prevent infections, ulcers, and amputations through early intervention ✔️ Practical advice for Bahamian and Caribbean lifestyles: sandals, heat, barefoot culture, and more This episode is a must-watch for anyone living with diabetes—or caring for someone who is. Your feet tell a story long before complications arise. Learning how to listen could save you from pain, disability, or even limb loss. 👉 If you or a loved one has diabetes, schedule a podiatry screening at Oaktree Medical Center. Prevention starts with one step. #DiabeticFootDisease #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #FootHealth #Neuropathy #Podiatry #DiabeticFootCare #FootUlcers #OaktreeMedicalCenter #VitalVoices242 #HealthEducation #CaribbeanHealth #BahamasHealth #PreventAmputation #DiabetesComplications #AlexisBurrows #DrAllyssaKnowlesAdderley