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Diabetes  

Foot Care
Diabetes can slow the body's normal healing process and lead to infection. Also, decreased feeling and sensation may make you unaware that your feet are injured.

Aviod injuries by:
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 Always wearing well-fitting shoes with socks
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 Washing feet daily with soap and water
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 Trimming toenails carefully
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 Never going barefoot
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 Inspecting your feet daily for blisters or sores
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 Checking your shoes daily for foreign objects or tears in the lining
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 Avoiding open-toed shoes
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 Never treating corns, bunions, blisters or ingrown toenails yourself; seek care from a professional

 

Remember:
Check your feet daily and visit your physician regularly. Be sure your feet are examined at each visit.

 
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