29/08/2025
Did you know? A study found that 31.3% of diabetic patients were at risk of diabetic foot. 🦶✨
Protecting your feet is a crucial part of managing diabetes. With simple daily habits, most serious foot problems can be prevented. Here’s your guide to proactive diabetic foot care:
👇 Our Top Tips for Healthy Feet 👇
✅ Check Daily: Look for cuts, blisters, redness, or swelling. Use a mirror to see the bottoms of your feet.
✅ Wash & Moisturize Gently: Use lukewarm water and mild soap. Dry thoroughly and moisturize—but avoid between the toes.
✅ Never Go Barefoot: Always wear shoes or slippers, even indoors, to protect from unseen injuries.
✅ Choose Proper Footwear: Wear supportive, well-fitting shoes with clean, seamless socks. Avoid pointy toes and high heels.
✅ Trim Nails Carefully: Cut straight across and file edges. See a professional for thick nails or corns.
✅ Promote Blood Flow: Put your feet up when sitting, wiggle your toes, and avoid crossing your legs for long periods. If you smoke, seek support to quit.
✅ Manage Your Diabetes: Keeping your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol under control is the best defense.
🚨 When to See a Doctor Immediately:
Contact your healthcare provider RIGHT AWAY if you notice any sore that isn’t healing, redness, swelling, warmth, pain, unusual odor, or a change in your foot’s color or shape.
Remember: Your feet carry you for a lifetime. A few minutes of daily care can help you stay active, healthy, and prevent complications.
📅 Get your feet checked by a healthcare professional at least once a year!
Sources:
1. Ministry of Health Malaysia. Clinical Practice Guidelines on Management of Diabetic Foot, 2nd Edition.
2. Azmi, N. et al. (2020) ‘Prevalence and Associated Factors of Diabetic Foot at Risk among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending Primary Health Clinics in Kuantan’, IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 19(3). Available at: https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v19i3.1660.
