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Your Feet and Diabetes

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Check your shoes

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Ensure shoes fit well. Have feet measured. Remember shoes must fit feet.

Check inside shoes daily for sharp objects, etc. Also check inside socks.

Keep in touch with a podiatrist who is there to advise on foot care.

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HEALTHY FEET!

Wash Feet daily Cover broken skin

Dry Feet well

Never use sharps

Keep Feet moist

Avoid direct heat

Examine Feet daily

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Test water temperature with elbow to avoid scalding accidents.

Do not burst blisters but seek help.

Breaks in skin should be covered with dry, sterile dressing.

Dry well especially between toes.

Cut and file toenails straight across. Contact a podiatrist if any problems occur.

Never use sharp instruments on your feet. Corn plasters etc. contain acid. Do not use!

If any problem occurs, seek advice from your doctor or podiatrist.

Apply moisturizer or cream to keep skin supple and prevent cracking.

Avoid direct heat and water bottles. Loss of pain and temperature sensitivity make these dangerous.

It is essential to examine feet daily for cuts or anything unusual.

Remember diabetes can affect rate of healing and breaks in skin may take a little longer to heal. Older feet are most at risk.