Our feet grow only till a certain age of our life. After we have settled into an adult shoe size, these dependable appendages are likely to stay the same till the very end. But the amount of weight they have to bear becomes quite different at different times. From being thin and lithe athletes, we may turn into middle aged dumplings - with the same sized feet! Little wonder then, that feet are often the signs of our health, or lack of it. 
The bottoms of our feet begin to lose their rounded character as we grow older and carry more weight. They flatten, and acquire a weary look. Feet also become susceptible to many ailments - fungal infections due to poor hygiene and little opportunity for feet to 'breathe', corns and sore spots, painful ingrowing toe nails, and of course, ulcers and lesions associated with the condition known as 'diabetic foot'.
From the simple pedicure that removes dirt and revives our feet with a moisture laden massage to more treatments and products aimed specially at feet, any strategy that pays attention to these vital ends of our bodies is welcome. Pampering the feet feels great at any time - after a long and tiring walk, during a bad cold, and even after a bout of enjoyable but strenuous dancing!
Care of the feet becomes even more important when one is suffering from a degenerative disorder like diabetes. This is emphasized by every physician you visit to monitor a diabetic condition. Apart from this, so much is revealed by feet that they deserve special care at all times. Cracked heels, feet puffed with fluid due to water-retention, feet marred by ill-fitting footwear - all these reveal a reluctance to care for ourselves in an important way. Do your best for your feet, and you will find they never let you down. Forget them, and your signature tune could well become, 'My feet are killing me!'.
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