Foot care

Foot care

Foot care involves taking special steps to avoid foot problems such as sores, cuts, bunions, and calluses. Good care includes daily examination of the feet, toes, and toenails and choosing shoes and socks or stockings that fit well. People with diabetes have to take special care of their feet because nerve damage and reduced blood flow sometimes mean they will have less feeling in their feet than normal. They may not notice cuts and other problems as soon as they should. They will also heal less well than others.

ee also

*Podiatry
*Pedorthist

External links

* [http://www.podiatryworldwide.com Podiatry Worldwide Directory Homepage]
*http://www.diabetic-foot.com.au/
* [http://www.aapsm.org/ American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine]
* [http://www.apma.org/ American Podiatric Medical Association]
* [http://www.diabeticfoot.it/ The Italian Diabetic Foot WebSite]


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