Step 1 & 2: The Mirror Inspection and Lukewarm Wash
Every evening, sit in good light and use a small hand mirror to inspect the underside of your heels, arches, and between each toe for redness, cuts, blisters, or calluses. Wash feet daily with mild soap in lukewarm water (always test water temperature with your elbow, never your foot).
Step 3 & 4: Thorough Drying and Smart Moisturizing
Gently pat dry with a soft cotton towel—never rub aggressively. Pay special attention to drying completely between the toes to prevent fungal tinea pedis. Apply a good moisturizer to the tops and soles of your feet, but NEVER apply cream between the toes where trapped moisture causes skin maceration.
Doctor's Daily Checklist: 5 Minutes That Save Your Limbs
Inspect daily, wash gently, moisturize the soles, and never walk barefoot. Simple daily vigilance is your most powerful safeguard against diabetic foot complications.
Step 5: Inspecting Footwear and Never Walking Barefoot
Always shake out your shoes before slipping your feet in to ensure no stones or pins are inside. Never walk barefoot—not even inside your home on marble or tiled floors—as unseen splinters or burns from hot floors can lead to painless ulcers.
Consult Dr. M. Mehraj Abdullah at Balance & Bliss Madurai
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