Diabetic Foot Health
It is very important for diabetics to take the necessary precautions to prevent all foot related injuries. Due to the consequences of neuropathy, daily observation of the feet is critical. When a diabetic patient takes the necessary preventative foot care measures it reduces the risks of serious foot conditions.

Though we fail to realize the importance of a pair of shoes, a proper fitted prescription shoe can be preventative maintenance for a diabetic.   We can custom fit you and order your shoes with three pair of inserts for the year.  If you are a Medicare Part D participant, these would be available at little or no cost to you depending on your coverage.  Various styles are available.  Please call us for more information.

Do's:
• Inspect your feet daily for blisters, cuts and scratches. Always check between your toes.
• Wash your feet daily. Dry carefully.
• Avoid extreme temperatures. Test water with your hands or elbows before bathing.
• Inspect the insides of your shoes daily for foreign objects and rough areas.
• For dry feet, use a very thin coat of lubricating oil such as baby oil. Apply this after bathing and drying feet.
• Shoes should be fitted by a foot care specialist and be comfortable at the time of service.
• See your physician regularly and be sure to have your feet examined at each visit.

Don'ts:
• Do not smoke
• Do not soak your feet in hot water. Do not walk on hot surfaces like sandy beaches or on the cement around swimming pools.
• Do not walk barefooted.
• Do not use chemical agents for the removal of corns and calluses.
• Do not wear mended stocking and avoid stockings with seams.
• Do not wear sandals with thongs between the toes.
• Do not cut corns or calluses: see your physician.
• Do not cross your legs. This can cause pressure on nerve and blood vessels.