Foot Care Guide for Diabetics

• Inspect your feet and toes daily and wash with mild soap. Strong soaps may damage skin.

• Test water temperature with your fingers or elbows before immersing your feet because diabetics may not be able to feel if water is too hot. Burns can easily occur.

• Gently dry your feet, especially between your toes. Infections can develop in moist areas.

• If your foot is very dry, it may crack and possibly cause an infection. Soften dry skin with lotion, petroleum jelly, lanolin, or oil. Avoid applying between your toes.

• Report all sores, blisters, bruises, cuts, or other changes to your doctor immediately.