The care of the feet
Check your feet every day and go to your treating doctor as soon as possible, if you notice a foot injury. Make sure your treating doctor checks your feet, at least once a year or more frequently in case you have foot problems. The health professional should also provide you with information about foot care, as well as explain what to do and what to avoid. Most people can avoid all serious problems in their feet by taking a series of simple steps. So let's start taking care of your feet today.
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Prevention
The healthcare professional who treats you should perform a complete examination of your feet at least once a year, and more often, if you have foot problems.
Remember to take off your socks and shoes while waiting for the medical examination.
Call or check with your doctor, if you have a cut or crack in the skin, or if you have an ingrown toenail. Also, check with the healthcare professional who treats you if your feet change color, shape, or simply if you feel any sensation.
different (for example, they become less sensitive or hurt).
If you have calluses or calluses, the health professional can cut them off. You can also cut your toenails, if you are not in a position to do so.
Because people with diabetes are more likely to have foot problems, you can include a foot care specialist within the team of health professionals who care for you.
How to take care of your feet
There are many activities you can do to keep your feet healthy.
- Take care of your diabetes. Work with the health team that treats you to maintain your blood glucose level within normal parameters.
- Check your feet every day. Observe bare feet and look for red spots, cuts, swelling and blisters. If the soles of your feet can not be seen, use a mirror or ask someone to help you.
- Stay more active Plan your physical activity program with the team of health professionals that assist you.
- Ask your doctor about Medicare coverage for special shoes.
- Wash your feet every day. Dry your feet carefully, particularly between your toes.
- Keep the skin soft and smooth . Apply, by means of a massage, a thin layer of skin lotion on the instep and sole of the feet, but do not apply lotion between the toes.
- If you can see and touch your toenails, cut them whenever necessary. Cut the toenails in a straight line, straight, and file the edges with an emery file or a nail file.
- Wear shoes and socks at all times. Never walk barefoot. Wear comfortable shoes that protect your feet and have good fit. Check the inside of the shoe before putting it on. Make sure the liner is soft and that there is no object inside.
- Protect your feet from heat and cold. Wear shoes on the beach or on the hot pavement. Do not immerse your feet in hot water. Test the water before submerging the feet, as you would before bathing a baby. Never use hot water bottles, pads or electric blankets. Possibly, burn your feet without realizing it.
- Keep blood circulating towards the feet. Put your feet up when you are sitting. Move the toes, and move the ankles up and down for 5 minutes, two (2) or three (3) times per day. Do not cross your legs for extended periods of time. Do not smoke.
- Start now. Start today with good care of your feet. Set a schedule to check your feet every day.