The GEHWOL Diabetes Report 2025 makes one point unmistakably clear: even minor foot injuries in people with diabetes can have serious consequences.
For salon professionals, this elevates pedicures from a purely cosmetic service to a responsibility that directly affects client health.
Reduced sensation, delayed healing, and increased infection risk mean that standard pedicure techniques must be adapted—or avoided entirely.
Diabetic clients may not feel:
According to the report, dry skin and cracks are among the most common starting points for diabetic foot complications—making gentle, protective care essential.
For diabetic clients, a pedicure should focus on:
Aggressive techniques that aim for dramatic visual results can create entry points for bacteria, increasing the risk of infection.
The GEHWOL Diabetes Report reinforces practices that salon professionals must never apply to diabetic clients:
If any suspicious skin changes are observed, treatment should stop immediately and the client should be referred to a podiatrist.
A diabetic-safe pedicure prioritizes maintenance and protection, not transformation.
Best practices include:
This approach aligns fully with the preventive philosophy outlined in the GEHWOL Diabetes Report.
Hydration is a cornerstone of diabetic foot prevention. The report highlights that daily use of appropriate foot creams significantly reduces the risk of cracks and infection.
Salon professionals can safely support this by applying or recommending GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT products, such as:
Using naturally developed products enhances both safety and professional credibility.
One of the strongest professional skills is recognizing boundaries.
Immediate referral to a podiatrist or doctor is essential if you observe:
Referral is not a failure—it is responsible, ethical practice.
Clients with diabetes actively seek professionals who:
By aligning salon practices with insights from the GEHWOL Diabetes Report, salons position themselves as trustworthy, educated, and professional, strengthening long-term client relationships.
For diabetic clients, foot care is never “just a pedicure.”
With the guidance of the GEHWOL Diabetes Report 2025 and the use of medically developed foot care products, salon professionals can play a meaningful role in preventing complications—not causing them.
Safe care is the most beautiful outcome of all.
What the GEHWOL Diabetes Report Indicates for Salon Professionals The GEHWOL Diabetes Report 2025 makes one point unmistakably clear: even minor foot injuries in people
