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How Can You Care For Your Feet?

Caring for your feet is an easy process that can be added to the rest of your daily cleaning and hygiene routine, as well as taking care of them during the rest of your day. Foot care includes a good cleaning routine, followed by properly moisturizing the feet and giving the feet a visual once over to check for any changes in the appearance or functionality of the feet. Caring for your feet also involves wearing the right socks and shoes, ensuring the feet are properly supported and able to breathe, allowing sweat to escape from the skin. Wearing a good fitting shoe with proper arch support will help not only your feet, but your entire body. Your podiatrist can help with fitting you for prescription, custom made insoles as well as provide recommendations on the type of shoes that are best.

How Can I Protect My Feet If I Have Diabetes?

The best way to protect your feet is by controlling your blood sugar levels every day. This will help keep nerve and blood vessel damage from getting worse. The next step is to keep the skin of your feet healthy.

Good foot care for people with diabetes includes:

- Checking your feet every day. Look for cuts, redness, and other changes in the skin and toenails, including warts or other spots that your shoes could rub. Make sure to check the bottoms of your feet too.

- Washing your feet every day. Use warm water and soap. Don't soak your feet because that can dry out your skin. After you dry your feet, you can use talcum powder or cornstarch between your toes. They soak up moisture that can cause infection. If you use lotion, don't apply it between your toes.

Read more at: https://medlineplus.gov/diabeticfoot.html