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DIABETES AND YOUR FEET
Dr. Friedman and our staff have specialized in treating diabetic patients since we opened our doors. The following information is not meant to frighten our patients, but rather to serve as a reminder that healthy foot care habits are imperative to the more than 15 million people in the United States with diabetes.
We recommend the following preventative measures for diabetics in order to keep your feet healthy:
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Keep your feet warm and dry.
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Make sure to buy shoes that do not pinch, bind or rub your feet.
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Keep your shoe laces firmly, but not tightly tied.
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Avoid tight socks, stockings, or socks with holes.
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Use lotion sparingly on your feet and refrain from putting lotion between your toes.
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Keep your toenails trimmed-straight across.
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Carefully monitor any wounds, blisters, scratches or cuts to your feet.
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Refrain from sitting cross-legged.
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Call our office immediately if you are a patient with diabetes, and experience any of the following symptoms, signs of infection, or numbing in your feet:
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Ingrown toenails
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Thickening or discoloration of toe nails
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Numbness or tingling in your feet or toes |
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A blister that has not healed-also known as an ulcer
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Bruising of the feet or toes
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Signs of Athlete’s Foot, such as itchiness, redness, inflammation, or blisters
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Unsure if you need to come in to have a foot problem examined? Don’t hesitate to call us.
Remember, it is always better to err on the side of caution, rather than wait until a minor problem has had time to become a major problem.
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