Statement of Purpose-Diabetic Care

How to Care for Diabetic Feet?

It is particularly very important to look after your feet if you have diabetes. Diabetes can affect the feet in two ways; it reduces the blood circulation and also causes damage to the nerves in the feet leading to diabetic neuropathy. Good foot can help to avoid any foot problem in diabetics, take care of your feet and get regular checkups from the physician or podiatrist. Keep your feet skin soft and smooth and trim your toenails regularly. Wear comfortable shoes with socks that fit well in your feet (NDEP, 2012). Foot problems ...