In my lifetime I have known a few people with diabetes and diabetic foot care has been a very important part of their lives. When a person is a diabetic the circulation to their feet gets restricted, this can cause major problems in their feet, if left unchecked.
My dad was one of those people, he started having problems with his feet even before he new he was a diabetic. I, as well as anyone, can look back now and wonder what could have been if we would have just known he was diabetic. He passed away even before computers were such a huge part of our lives. If he were still here I would have certainly done a lot more knowing what I know now.
Diabetic foot care should as common as testing your blood sugar or watching what you eat if you are diabetic. If you are having difficulty checking your feet out by yourself, don't hesitate to ask someone to help you out. If they notice anything out of the ordinary, sores or redness, call your general physician. Their feet will thank you for it.
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