Diabetic Foot Care
Save your feet. Save your life.
Daily check
Look at feet daily. Mirror or partner help. Catch early issues.
Medicare covers shoes
Therapeutic Shoes for Diabetics. 1 pair + 3 inserts yearly. Often FREE.
Annual podiatrist
Medicare covers. Catches problems before they become bad.
Watch for
- Cuts that don't heal
- Numbness or tingling
- Color changes
- Cracks in skin
- Ingrown toenails
Never go barefoot
Even at home. One step on tack = potential amputation.
Cool water test
Test bath water with hand first. Numb feet can't feel scalding heat.
Quick Tip: Diabetic foot ulcers cause 80,000 amputations yearly. Daily check prevents.