Remember, any injury to the foot or break in the skin is potentially serious in a person with diabetes. So look at your feet every day, especially between your toes. If poor vision or arthritis makes it hard for you to do this yourself, have someone look at your feet. Notify your doctor at once if you see:
- PUNCTURE WOUNDS
- CUTS OR SCRAPES THAT DO NOT HEAL
- INGROWN TOENAILS
- CORNS AND CALLUSES
- NEUROPATHY TREATMENTS
- PROBLEMS DUE TO POORLY FITTING SHOES
- ANY INJURIES TO THE FEET
- DISCOLORATION, PAIN, REDNESS, OR SWELLING
- PAIN IN THE CALVES DURING WALKING OR EXERCISE
- DIABETIC SHOES AND SOCKS