Five Steps to Healthy Feet

Are you a diabetic? Do you have neuropathy? If so you are at risk for developing foot ulcers. Although a foot wound may seemingly be small, it may lead to a serious condition.

Here are some tips to help you maintain good foot health

1. INSPECTION:
   1. Daily inspect your feet for blisters, cuts, scratches, scrapes, calluses /corns
   2. If you have a sore, cut or open area on your foot that is not looking better in two days, notify your doctor
   3. Have your primary Doctor inspect your feet at every visit.
2. FOOTWEAR:
   1. Never go barefoot (not even inside)
   2. Wear socks
   3. Your shoes should fit comfortable and properly
   4. Examine your shoes for signs of wearing
3. SKIN CARE:
   1. Wash and dry your feet daily, cleansing and drying between toes well
   2. Apply lotion to your feet daily
4. TOENAIL CARE:
   1. Do not  operate on your own feet
   2. See a Podiatrist (foot specialist) if you have calluses, corns, ingrown toenails, poor vision, neuropathy or extremely thick toenails.
   3. Do not use wart/corn removers
5. PROMOTING CIRCULATION
   1. Daily walking
   2. Foot Massage

Keep your feet healthy