Being diabetic, it is important to have proper foot health. Extra care needs to be taken to avoid infection from occurring or further progression of symptoms.
- Make sure your socks are breathable and not too tight.
- Inspect your shoes and make sure there are no foreign objects before putting them on.
- If you have difficulty seeing the bottom of feet, try to feel your feet and check for cracks, blood, etc. Another great tip is to wear white socks so you can see if there is any blood or discharge on the sock.
- Before doing any foot soaks, test the water with your elbow to check temperature before stepping in
- Wash feet daily with soap. Make sure it is completely dry in between the toes.
- Try to avoid using any over the counter medications to remove any calluses, corns and warts
Try to cut nails straight across. Avoid digging into corners and not to cut the nail too short