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Diabetic Foot Care Foot care should be a priority for those who have diabetes. People who are diabetic may experience a loss of feeling in their feet (peripheral neuropathy).

Which makes it more difficult to detect a sore or damage to the foot. Poor circulation can affect the way your body heal. Diabetics are more prone to infections and tend to have a slower healing process.

To help you avoid foot problems, follow the advice of your physician, maintain your diet and blood sugar levels. Daily foot care is most important. Check your feet every day, top, bottoms and sides of feet. Look and feel between your toes (using a mirror might be helpful).

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• Discoloration/bruises


• Edema/swelling


• Cracks/breaks in skin


• Blisters


• Corn/ calluses


• In grown toe nails


• Macerations (white and soggy area between toes)

Tips on Hygiene

Wash your feet daily, and gently dry thoroughly between toes. Apply lotion or cream to feet daily and clean socks or stockings.

If you are using prescription medication, follow the instruction of your physician. Before using corn pads, consult your doctor. Corn pads can burn the skin and you develop an ulcer.

Remember your skin can be extremely sensitive. Properly fitting shoes are important. You want to prevent pressure on your feet.

If you are not wearing custom shoes, purchase your shoes in the afternoon when feet are larger. Have the sales associate measure your feet.

For you “beach” lovers use sun block and wear surf shoes or comfortable shoes of your choice. Hot sun and sand can cause burns for people with diminished sensation.

Regular foot care from your podiatrist and/or foot care technician, can help prevent foot problems from developing.

Pure Skin offer special attention to our diabetic clients. We will assess and implement a plan of care to address your individual needs. Your service begin with a warm purifying foot soak. Nails and cuticle (no cutting of cuticles ). A gentle exfoliation to feet and legs (when possible).

Organic herbs are used to help promote circulation and help restore moisture. Service is completed with a foot massage…

Be kind to your feet.