A pharmacist has revealed a key warning sign of a serious health condition that you should be on the lookout for – and it’s all to do with your feet.Our bodies often have bizarre ways of telling us something is wrong and they may not always be obvious.While the heels of your feet may not be the first place you’d look at when it comes to checking up on your health, they could be the indicator that means you get diagnosed early with certain diseases.As well as the usual suspects such as things like athlete’s foot and bunions, your feet can actually be an early red flag of multiple illnesses, including heart disease and circulatory issues.
But this time, the condition we’re talking about is diabetes.Diabetes is a condition that causes your blood glucose (sugar) level to become too high and according to the NHS website, the symptoms include feeling thirsty all the time, peeing more than usual, feeling very tired and losing weight without trying.Type 1 diabetes is often diagnosed in childhood, but you can get it at any age and it cannot be prevented.Meanwhile, type 2 diabetes can sometimes be prevented or stopped with lifestyle changes and treatment.Niamh McMillan, a pharmacy superintendent at Superdrug told The Express that cracked heels could actually signal undiagnosed diabetes.She told the publication: “Your feet can reveal a lot about your overall health, and there are several symptoms that might seem minor but could indicate something more serious.