Daily exam:

• Look for cuts or sores
• Check for warning signs: redness, swelling, warmth, pain, slow healing, dry cracks, bleeding corns or calluses, tenderness, loss of sensation

• Wash your feet daily and dry them carefully, especially between the toes
• Use talcum powder
• Do not cut corns or calluses - use a foot care specialist if needed
• Keep toenails trimmed and smooth
• Promptly treat dry skin or athlete's foot
• Keep blood glucose under control

• Once a year for everyone, every 3 - 6 months for people at high risk
• Take off shoes and socks at every doctor visit
• Check for sensation and foot pulses
• Ask for a risk evaluation

• Wear shoes and socks at all times
• Don't wear shoes or socks that are too tight
• Wear well-cushioned shoes
• Buy shoes that are roomy and "breathe"
• People with diagnosed foot problems may need special footwear

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