| Foot Care for Diabetic Patients |
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Notice and feel your feet daily for blisters, open sores, cuts, colour changes, or ingrown toe nails.
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Wash your feet daily with soap and lukewarm water. Take care to wash between toes. |
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Keep your feet dry especially between toes. Use powder if needed. |
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Keep your skin soft. Put lotion on top and bottom of your feet. Do not apply between toes. |
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Cut toe nails straight across |
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Change daily into clean socks which must fit well and have no holes or tears. |
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Wear comfortable shoes that fit well. |
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Examine your shoes everyday for pebbles, nails and any irritating objects. |
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Have your feet checked by your doctor. |
