Daily check
- Look at both feet every day, including between the toes and the heel.
- Use a mirror or ask for help if you cannot see an area well.
- Identify changes in skin, nails, temperature or color.
- Note any area with pain, blister, crack or redness.
Daily habits
- Keep the skin clean and dry.
- Dry carefully between the toes after bathing.
- Avoid walking barefoot, indoors and outdoors.
- Check the inside of your shoes before putting them on.
- Wear clean socks without tight seams.
- Do not cut calluses or use chemical products without professional guidance.
Talk with your treating team about
- The right footwear for you.
- Nail care.
- Any loss of sensation or tingling.
- Changes in how you walk or bear weight.
- The recommended frequency of check-ups.
Record of changes
- Date and what you observed(fill in this space on the printed version)
- Date and what you observed(fill in this space on the printed version)
- Date and what you observed(fill in this space on the printed version)
- Date and who you notified(fill in this space on the printed version)
Ask for help
- Ask for professional guidance when something is new, worries you or gets worse. Do not wait for the change to become large.