diabetic
Diabetic Foot Care
Instructed patient to wash feet daily and dry them carefully, especially between toes.
Instructed patient to check feet by looking between toes use a mirror if necessary or have a friend or relative to check them daily. Look for blisters, redness, cuts, breaks, and scratches and report immediately if any of these occur.
Instructed patient to check feet's temperature. If they feel cold or hot, something could be wrong.
Instructed patient to avoid soaking feet into hot water (Test water before use).
Instructed the patient/caregiver on important foot care: inspect feet daily, report any foot problems to MD or Podiatrist, wash feet daily with warm soap and water and pat dry especially between toes, clip nails straight across and gently file with an emery board, wear shoes that support and fit properly, wear socks that are clean and fit properly, avoid going barefooted, avoid exposure to extreme temperatures, and avoid tobacco
