Are your feet numb, painful or tingling?  Do your feet feel like blocks of wood?

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Question 1:
Are your feet numb, painful or tingling?  Do your feet feel like blocks of wood?

Yes No

What I can do:

  • See your healthcare professional.
  • Control blood glucose levels.
  • Have a healthcare professional trim your toenails and care for the skin on your feet.
  • Have your shoes professionally fitted.

No?

Great! Please proceed to the next step.


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Question 2:
Are your feet changing shape? Is one foot different than the other?  Any change is important.

Yes No

What I can do:

  • Avoid too much walking.
  • Visit your healthcare professional as soon as possible.
  • Have your shoes professionally fitted.

No?

Great! Please proceed to the next step.


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Question 3:
Are your feet dry, callused or cracked?  Do they have sores or blisters?

Yes No

What I can do:

  • See your healthcare professional.
  • Wash the sore or blister with warm water, and dry it well but gently.  Cover it with a bandage, and see a healthcare professional today.
  • Avoid walking on your foot while it is healing.

No?

Great! Please proceed to the next step.


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