Saturday 13 May 2017

Simple steps to healthy feet if you have diabetes 

From diabetes.org.uk

If you’ve got diabetes good footcare is really important. Did you know that there are more than 20 amputations a day because of diabetes? Having diabetes puts you at greater risk of foot problems and if left untreated these can lead to amputation.
The great news is there’s lots of really easy steps you can take to prevent foot problems. For foot health awareness month, Diabetes UK is spreading the message of the importance of footcare and simple steps, such as: 
Make sure your shoes and socks fit Look at your feet everyday
 If you lose feeling in your feet speak to your doctor  Get your annual foot M.O.T


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