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48Basal-Bolus Insulin and Carbohydrate Counting
Caring for your feet
Why is caring for your feet so important?
Your feet need special care because you have diabetes. Over time,
diabetes can cause problems with the nerves and blood vessels in
your feet.
• Nerve damage can cause you to lose feeling in your feet. You may
not notice that you have cut or injured your feet.
• Damaged blood vessels can reduce the blood flow to your feet.
This can lead to cracked skin, poor healing and infections.
Smoking can also reduce blood flow.
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Check your feet and legs each day
Check your feet for:
• cuts, blisters and bruises
• corns or calluses
• dry, cracked skin
• thick, flaky toenails
Check your legs and feet for any pain,
swelling or redness.
Use a mirror to see the bottom
of your feet. Don’t forget to look
between your toes.
If you have trouble checking your feet,
ask someone to help you.
Call your family doctor, diabetes team or foot specialist if you notice:
pain, swelling or redness in your legs or feet
•
a cut, blister or bruise
•
cracked skin, warts, corns or calluses
•
ingrown or flaky toenails
•
Never treat warts, corns or calluses by yourself.
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