FOOTWEAR Shoes that fit well can help prevent many foot problems. Ill-fitting shoes cause corns, callouses, ulcers and nail problems – all of which it is so important to avoid when you have diabetes. Therefore, choose footwear with:- soft leather uppers without seams that will mould to your feet and let them ‘breathe’ wide toe […]
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Toenails should be cut to the shape of the end of the toes and no shorter. Never cut down the sides. After cutting, use a file on any sharp corners or rough edges. You may find them easier to cut after a bath. If you have any difficulties cutting your toenails you should have them […]
Wash your feet daily with mild soap and warm water. DO NOT SOAK THEM. Never use Epsom Salts or Washing Soda in a footbath. Dry feet carefully, especially between the toes, which is where germs such as Athlete’s Foot can easily breed. Use a soft towel and a gentle blotting action. Always apply a good […]
Diabetes can cause nerve damage which can result in problems due to lack of sensation in the feet. Diabetes can also cause poor circulation, which means that healing of sores of infections is delayed or prevented. Put these two factors together and you can see how easily people with Diabetes can have serious foot problems. […]