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Ft Walton Beach, FL
Crestview, FL

Dr. Siwicki
Dr. Ricciardi
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Diabetic Wounds
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914 A Mar-Walt Drive
Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 862-4119
 

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550 W. Redstone Ave
Suite 310
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 682-6522

Foot Care for Diabetics

DO

bulletWash feet daily - Dry carefully and thoroughly between toes
bulletPowder feet after washing
bulletApply a mild lubricant or lotion nightly
bulletKeep feet warm and dry
bulletInspect feet daily for lesions - Use a mirror if necessary
bulletWarm feet at night by wearing loose-fitting woolen socks to bed
bulletPurchase and wear well-fitting shoes (tennis shoes or soft leather) -
bulletBreak in new shoes gradually
bulletInspect shoe interior for worn liner or foreign objects
bulletChange shoes once a day and always wear socks
bulletCheck bath water or heaters with hand prior to touching with foot
bulletHave feet inspected routinely by a podiatrist
bulletImmediately report any skin lesions to your podiatrist

DO NOT

bulletSmoke
bulletSoak your feet unless instructed by your doctor
bulletWalk barefoot, even indoors
bulletCut your own toenails
bulletCut corns or calluses or use " acid pads"
bulletWear open-toed shoes or thongs
bulletApply heating pads, hot packs, or hot water bottles to the feet
bulletSit close to stoves or fireplaces with your feet
 

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