Endocrinology & Diabetology

• Smokers
• Patients with a history of diabetes
• Patients with Poor glycaemic control
• Patients with history of amputation
• Patients with foot deformities
• Peripheral vascular diseases
• Diabetics for over 4 years
• Peripheral neuropathy

Diabetes Foot Care Do’s

• Wash feet regularly with mild soap.
• Use a mirror to see the bottom of your feet if you can’t lift them up.
• Pat your skin and dry well; do not rub. Dry your feet & between the toes.
• Wear cotton or woolen socks which allow the feet to breathe.
• Cut nails straight across.
• Check carefully the insides of the shoes.
• Wear proper foot wear.

Diabetes Foot Care Don’ts

• Don’t sleep on the floor because there are more chances of rodent & insect bites.
• Don’t use plasters, liquid corn and callus removers. They can damage skin.
• Don’t apply cream or ointment between the toes.
• Don’t cut callus or corns with razor or scissors.
• Don’t cross your legs for long periods of time.
• Don’t wear plastic shoes/footwear.
• Don’t smoke. Smoking reduces blood flow to the feet

• Avoid these weapons of mass destruction
• No Smoking
• No Alcohol
• Avoid barefoot walking
• Avoid obesity