Work with your doctor to keep your blood glucose within a good range.

Look at your bare feet every day for cuts, blisters, red spots, and swelling.

Use a mirror to check the bottoms of your feet or ask a family member for help if you have trouble seeing.

Rub a thin coat of skin lotion over the tops and bottoms of your feet, but not between your toes.

If your feet are at low risk for problems, use a pumice stone to smooth corns and calluses. pumice stone to smooth corns and calluses.

Do not use over-the-counter products or sharp objects on corns or calluses.

Trim your toenails straight across and file the edges with an emery board or nail file.

Never walk barefoot.

Wear comfortable shoes that fit well and protect your feet.

Feel inside your shoes before putting them on each time to make sure the lining is smooth and that there are no objects inside.

Wear shoes at the beach or on hot pavement.

Wear socks at night if your feet get cold.

Put your feet up when sitting.

Wiggle your toes and move your ankles up and down for 5 minutes, two or three times a day.

Plan your physical activity program with your doctor.

Have your doctor or nurse check your bare feet and find out whether you are likely to have serious foot problems. Remember that you may not feel the pain of an injury.

Call your doctor right away if you find a cut, sore, blister, or bruise on your foot that does not begin to heal after one day.

Follow their advice about foot care.

Wash your feet daily Rinse off all soap and dry thoroughly, especially areas between toes.

Use a Q-tip to dry areas between the toes. Do not use hot water.

Examine your feet daily - skin, soles and areas between toes.

Use a mirror or get help from family member or friends if your eyesight is poor.

Trim nails straight across, and not too short.

Don&##39;t cut nails out or dig at corners. It prevents possible infection and ingrown nails.

Wear clean socks or stockings, changed daily.

Do not wear socks or stocking that are too short or too tight. It inhibits blood supply to the lower limbs.

Wear shoes that fit and provide support.

Apply moisturizer to your feet daily.

Exercise and massage your feet. It improves the circulation to the lower limbs and promotes blood supply.

Limit or quit smoking. It will constrict the blood vessels and decrease blood supply to the lower limbs.

Do not SELF - MEDICATE. Seek medical attention at first sight of sores, blisters, broken skin, redness or swelling.

Trim off the ingrown nail and keep the area clean.

Wear open toes shoe till the nail grows back.

If unsure of how to trim off the ingrown nail consult a podiatrist. Cut toenails straight across is the best prevention.

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Use pain relieving cream such as Voltaren cream ¡¤

Use vitamins such as B6, B12 and Folic acid

Begin taking good care of your feet today.

Set a time every day to check your feet.

Complete the ¡°To Do¡± list and¡­

When shopping for shoes, here are some helpful hints from the Foot and Ankle Institute

Purchase shoes at the end of the day (when your feet are larger) to be certain they won¡¯t be too tight.

If you can¡¯t wiggle your toes, the shoes are too small. Round or square-toed shoes have the most room, while narrow or pointed-toed shoes have the least and can aggravate conditions such as bunions and hammertoes.

Measure both feet. One usually is larger and the shoe should fit comfortably on that foot.

Try on shoes with socks, hose, or any special insert you normally wear.

Walk around the store in the shoes before purchasing. They should feel comfortable. Do not expect shoes to stretch to fit your foot.

Footwear with adequate cushioning or shock absorption, such as athletic shoes, absorb more stress and protect your feet. This is noteworthy for anyone with heel pain.

Shoes should have good arch support. Those that bend in the mid-sole area can lead to plantar fasciitis or arch pain.