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If you have diabetes information about how to manage your condition is vital to your welfare. If not take care of your feet are at risk of developing sores or infections that could, at worst, lead to amputation. As happened to my stepfather. Reduce your risk of infection or amputation by incorporating these 7 Tips for Foot Care …

1) Check your feet daily - especially if you have no sensitivity or low sensitivity in the feet. Sores, cuts and scrapes may go unnoticed and could develop problems leading to amputations.

2) Do not walk barefoot, even indoors. It’s easy to tread on something or heel and the toes short. Protect your feet with socks / middle and
shoes / slippers.

3) Be careful if you have corns or calluses. Consult your doctor or podiatrist the best way to care for them.

4) Wash your feet daily in lukewarm, not hot water. Do not soak your feet (even if you’ve been standing all day), which can dry the skin and the shape of cracks or sores.

5) Be very careful to dry your feet thoroughly, especially between the toes. These are the natural moisture traps - leaving them damp or wet you can create all kinds of problems.

6) Exercise the legs and feet regularly. Even if the meeting can be rotated ankles, wiggle your toes or move your legs up and down. All these keep your blood circulation flowing and helps to minimize the risk of feet problems.

7) Get your feet professionally checked at least once a year, and signs of sensitivity problems. You can usually arrange this whenever you have your annual review for AC1 levels (blood glucose levels over a period of 3 months), blood pressure and cholesterol.

Take care of your feet. Get help from family or a professional doctor, diabetes nurse or podiatrist if you are not able to bend the nail or cut a check of the sores. Taking these simple measures will help reduce the risk of various problems.