Diabetic Foot Care Guidelines

 Here are some of the key guidelines for all diabetics:

1. Inspect your feet daily.

2. Never soak your feet.

3. Wash your feet only with warm water, never hot water.  Very high temperatures can cause burns or blisters.

4. Don’t smoke.

5. Never walk barefooted.

6. Check the insides of your shoes for foreign objects before putting them on.

7. Get regular foot exams from a trained foot/ankle specialist, at least once or twice yearly.

Many diabetic foot complications can be effectively prevented or treated with appropriate care. The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foot & Ankle Team of doctors is specifically trained to treat the diabetic foot. Please call for us for an appointment if you have any concerns.