Diabetic Foot Care Don'ts

A OUNCE OF PREVENTION

Do not use heating pads, hot water bottles or electric blankets on your feet. They can easily cause burns.

Don’t wash your feet in hot water – only use warm or lukewarm water.

Always have your podiatric physician remove any ingrown nails, corns or calluses for you. Do not do it by yourself.

TIPS FOR WALKING AROUND SAFELY

Choose the right socks. Wear soft, seamless, protective socks that don’t cut- off circulation.

Never let your feet get wet in rain or snow. Protect your feet using warm socks and waterproof shoes during winter or the rainy season.

Always protect your feet by wearing shoes that t properly and never going barefoot even
at home.

DOCTOR SAYS

We here at High Desert Limb Salvage Institute, know that each step you take is another one meant for the future. Podiatry combines the elds of dermatology, neurology, orthopedics and sports medicine and focuses them on the lower extremity. All of those medical specialties help en- sure that you will be able to walk straight and toe the line. We keep your limbs healthy and happy.