Diabetic Foot Care
If your loved one has diabetes, be sure to take foot care seriously.
- Never soak your feet.
- Never apply heat of any kind to your feet.
- Never cut your own toenails, refer to a podiatrist or medical doctor.
- Never go barefoot.
- Never assume that the circulation or sensation in your feet is normal.
- Never use strong medications on your feet (be careful of over-the- counter preparations).
- Never allow corns or calluses to go untreated.
- Never perform bathroom surgery on your feet.
- Never wear shoes that do not fit properly.
- Always wear white socks, as colored socks contain dyes.
- Wear acrylic fiber socks, which are actually more absorbent than cotton as it "wicks" moisture way from the skin.
- Never keep your feet too moist or dry.
- Seek medical attention immediately if you have any questions about or problems with your feet.