• Keep your blood sugar in control.
  
• Wash your feet every day with warm water and soap. Dry well, especially between the toes.
  
• Look at the tops and bottoms of your feet for red areas or sores.
  
• If your feet are dry, use lotion, but not between the toes.
  
• If your feet swear, use powder.
  
• Trim your nails straight across after washing your feet. Smooth them with an emery board.
  
• If you have nerve disease, check with your doctor to see if it is safe to trim your own nails.
  
• Wear cotton or wool socks/stockings.
  
• Exercise with your doctors consent.
  
• Always wear shoes or slippers that fit well.
  

Call your doctor or podiatrist if you have:

• Foot injuries that do not heal within three days.
  
• Swelling
  
• Redness
  
• Areas "hot" to touch
  
• Blisters or Bleeding
  
• Calluses, corns or plantar warts
  
• Ingrown Toenails, Rashes or Dry Skin.
  
• Unusual itching.
  
• Changes in color
  
• Thick rough or hard areas
  
• Areas of very shiny skin.