If you have diabetes, you may have serious foot problems - yet feel no pain. Look at your feet every day to see if you have scratches, cracks, cuts or blisters. Always check between your toes and on the bottoms of your feet. If you can’t bend over to see the bottoms of your feet, use a mirror that won’t break. If you can’t see well, ask a family member or friend to help you. Call your doctor at once if you have a sore on your foot. Sores can worsen quickly.
Wash your feet every day. Dry them with care, especially between the toes. Don’t soak your feet - it can dry out your skin, and dry skin can lead to infections. Rub lotion or cream on the tops and bottoms of your feet - but not between your toes. Moisture between the toes will let germs grow which could cause an infection. Wear properly fitting shoes and seamless cotton socks. Never go barefoot, even at home.
—Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Good Neighbor Pharmacy, August 2014
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