'Charcot Foot' is one of the complications of diabetes. A study suggests that physicians should be aware of this foot-related complication.

The Charcot Foot is a condition in which the bones of the foot starting to get weak, it affects people experiencing nerve damage or also called neuropathy. Due to weakness, the foot may be fractured and if the patient continues to walk, the foot eventually changes its shape or will be deformed. If deformity occurs, it will become a severe condition which leads to amputation.

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Diabetes is often related to neuropathy, patients who have this disease must know the severity brought by Charcot Foot. The research study gives a better understanding for non-foot-specialist physicians to know more about Charcot Foot. In the 400 surveys, only two-thirds of the respondents answered that they only have a little knowledge regarding this foot complication.

It is important to know the signs and symptoms of the complication to set preventive measurement and treatment. Even though foot damage is common side effects for Diabetic patients, Charcot Foot is still a rare type of complication.

Diabetes can also affect other parts of the body which include cardiovascular disease, eyes, and kidneys, may cause hearing impairment, and even Alzheimer's disease, shared by Mayo Clinic. Diabetes and its complications recorded $245 billion which includes medical cost and other wages in 2012.

In order to prevent the complications brought by Diabetes, the Doctors advised those who have the disease to monitor their blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol level. Another thing is to keep a balanced diet, proper exercise, and be active.

According to CDC, there are more than 29 million cases of diabetes in America and 86 million cases of prediabetes.