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Diabetic Foot Care

by Cathy Parkes November 02, 2020

Diabetic foot care teaching:

Inspect feet daily using a mirror. Check shoes for objects.
Apply moisturizer to feet, but not between toes.
Wear cotton socks.
Cut nails straight across.
Do not use OTC products (ex: corn/callus removal agents).
Do not use heating pads on feet.

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