Keep Your Blood Sugar in Target Range –
Do not walk bare foot even at home – Keep two separate pairs of footware for home & outdoors.
Inspect your feet everyday for blisters, cuts, redness, swelling, dryness, ingrown toenails, corns & callosities- use mirror to see bottom of foot.
Use special diabetes footware. Prefer using Ketto type sandels & shoes instead of slippers.
Wash your feet daily with warm water & mild soaps – check & confirm temperature of water with elbow before inserting feet into it. After washing, dry them thoroughly , even inter digit space.
Apply moisturizers on feet & lower leg to avoid dryness of skin – don’t apply between toes.
Cut toe nails carefully after bath when they are soft – avoid cutting cuticle & digging under toenails with sharp objects.
Use cotton or wool socks – change them daily, avoid too tight socks.
Wear properly fitting shoes with ample of cushioning. It is preferable to use leather shoes than synthetic material.
Always inspect your shoes or footwear for objects like metal pins, coins etc before wearing it.
Be physically more active – it increases blood supply to feet.
Do not cross legs for longer period while sitting, In spare free time move your feet up & down and rotate at ankle joint.
Quit smoking.
If you see cuts, corns, callosities, redness, blackening or delayed healing in minor cuts seek medical attention or consult your diabetes doctor immediately. Routine foot care & prompt attention to injuries can prevent foot problems from threatening your life and amputations.
Awareness is Prevention.
Do not walk bare foot even at home – Keep two separate pairs of footware for home & outdoors.
Inspect your feet everyday for blisters, cuts, redness, swelling, dryness, ingrown toenails, corns & callosities- use mirror to see bottom of foot.
Use special diabetes footware. Prefer using Ketto type sandels & shoes instead of slippers.
Wash your feet daily with warm water & mild soaps – check & confirm temperature of water with elbow before inserting feet into it. After washing, dry them thoroughly , even inter digit space.
Apply moisturizers on feet & lower leg to avoid dryness of skin – don’t apply between toes.
Cut toe nails carefully after bath when they are soft – avoid cutting cuticle & digging under toenails with sharp objects.
Use cotton or wool socks – change them daily, avoid too tight socks.
Wear properly fitting shoes with ample of cushioning. It is preferable to use leather shoes than synthetic material.
Always inspect your shoes or footwear for objects like metal pins, coins etc before wearing it.
Be physically more active – it increases blood supply to feet.
Do not cross legs for longer period while sitting, In spare free time move your feet up & down and rotate at ankle joint.
Quit smoking.
If you see cuts, corns, callosities, redness, blackening or delayed healing in minor cuts seek medical attention or consult your diabetes doctor immediately. Routine foot care & prompt attention to injuries can prevent foot problems from threatening your life and amputations.
Awareness is Prevention.
