Do's and Don'ts For Diabetic Feet

• Inspect your feet daily.



• Wash your feet daily; dry carefully between toes.



• Use a mild lubricant or hydrating cream or lotion to keep your skin from cracking or drying.



• Keep your feet warm and dry.



• Wear comfortable, sensible shoes; check the inside of shoes for foreign objects.



• Don't walk barefoot.



• Don't cut corns and calluses yourself.



• Don't use over the counter corn and callus removers.



• Don't smoke.

See your podiatrist or doctor immediately if you develop:

• Ingrown nails



• Slow healing sore, cut, corn, or callus



• Athlete's foot infection



• Pain in your feet or legs