How should I care for my feet if I have diabetes?

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How should I care for my feet if I have diabetes?

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Take Care of Your Feet for a Lifetime More
Published: 8 years, 2 month(s) ago by Tomas | permalink
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If you have diabetes, your feet need special attention. This booklet helps you care for your feet and provides tips to prevent serious foot problems.

For further reading: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/preventing-diabetes-problems/keep-feet-healthy/take-care-your-feet-lifetime ^[1]

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Diabetes Foot Care More
Published: 8 years, 2 month(s) ago by Brian Wilson | permalink
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Proper foot care is critical for people with diabetes. WebMD experts offer tips for proper foot care.

Tags: diabetes, amputation, feet, foot, shoe, footwear, callus, bunion, corn, nerve damage, diabetic neuropathy, toenail, ingrown toenail, hammer toe, cuticles, heels, podiatrist, socks

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/caring-feet ^[2]

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Diabetic Foot Care: Education & Tips on Foot Problems More
Published: 8 years, 2 month(s) ago by Maxwell | permalink
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Read about diabetic foot care. Causes of foot problems in people with diabetes include footwear, nerve damage, poor circulation, trauma, infections, and smoking.

For further reading: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/diabetic_foot_care/article_em.htm ^[3]

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Foot Health Facts More
Published: 8 years, 2 month(s) ago by Robertwollziefer | permalink
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Diabetes can be dangerous for feet; to avoid serious foot problems follow these guidelines.

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For further reading: https://www.foothealthfacts.org/conditions/diabetic-foot-care-guidelines ^[4]

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How to Treat Cracked Diabetic Feet More
Published: 8 years, 2 month(s) ago by jasmine 11 | permalink
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Cracks in the feet occur when skin becomes extremely dry and pressure on the heel of the foot causes the skin to slide sideways. Cracked feet are prone to infection, and in those with diabetes, the risk of serious infection is even greater. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), high blood glucose...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/94459-treat-cracked-diabetic-feet/ ^[5]

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1. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/preventing-diabetes-problems/keep-feet-healthy/take-care-your-feet-lifetime

2. http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/caring-feet

3. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/diabetic_foot_care/article_em.htm

4. https://www.foothealthfacts.org/conditions/diabetic-foot-care-guidelines

5. http://www.livestrong.com/article/94459-treat-cracked-diabetic-feet/