Diabetes foot care at home

Here are some useful tips for diabetes foot care at home!

• Wash and dry feet and between toes thoroughly daily

• Visually examine your feet daily for marks, spots, cuts, swelling or redness (a mirror can help). If you cannot see your feet well, ask someone to check for you or use your hands to feel your feet.

• Avoid walking outdoor without shoes

• Choose correctly fitted shoes (ask your podiatrist what is best for your foot type).

• Make sure there is no foreign objects in your shoes before you put them on.

• Wear cotton socks with no elastic in the tops to absorb sweat but reduce pressure on the foot.

• Use urea foot cream daily to prevent skin breakdown.

• Visit your podiatrist annually or more frequently if recommended.

• Seek cushioned and protective orthotics to reduce pressure points under the feet, and alleviate corns and calluses