GUIDELINES FOR
DIABETIC PREVENTATIVE FOOT CARE
* DO see your doctor regularly and have your
feet examined at each visit. Take your
shoes and stockings off at every visit.
* DO keep your blood sugars in check.
* DO see a podiatrist regularly if you are
unable to trim your own toenails.
* DO wear properly fitted stockings and footwear
recommended by your doctor.
* DO wash your feet daily and dry them well,
especially between the toes.
* DO apply a thin layer of lotion or cream to
your feet each night, this will help
your feet from becoming dry.
* DO inspect your feet and toes daily for cuts,
blisters, and scratches. If unable to
see bottom of feet you can use a mirror or have
a family member help you.
* DO notify a physician immediately if anything
appears wrong during one of your feet checks.
* DO Inspect the inside of your shoes for
foreign objects, protruding nails, and
torn linings.
* DO wear shoes that are leather and lace or Velcro
rather than slip on.
* DO be active – walking (with proper footwear)
is great exercise.
* DO ask your physician if they can recommend a
Diabetes Educator for you.
* DO learn all you can about Diabetes.
* DON’T walk around barefoot or with just
stockings,
always wear shoe wear.
* DON’T wear high heels, pointed shoes, or thong
sandals.
* DON’T soak your feet it can dry out your skin.
* DON’T wear garters or stockings with seams.
* DON’T smoke or cross your legs for long periods of time
as this decreases the blood flow to
your feet.
* DON’T wear shoes without stockings.
* DON’T use anything with extreme temperatures
such as heating pads or hot
water bottles.
* DON’T use adhesive tape on the skin of your
feet.
* DON’T cut corns or calluses, or use chemical
agents for their removal.
* DON’T trim nails with clippers, instead use an
emery board.
At Diabetic and Comfort Shoes each shoe is
carefully reviewed and selected by our trained
medical staff to provide the best quality and
selection.
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