PREVENTATIVE DIABETIC FOOT CARE & WOUND CARE

Experienced Diabetic Foot Specialist In Port Townsend, WA

People living with diabetes are more likely to encounter foot problems due to nerve damage and loss of blood flow. Regular preventative visits to a podiatrist can provide long-term foot care to keep your feet healthy. From trimming your toenails to caring for your callouses or blisters, attention from a specialist like Dr. Steven Reiner can prevent and care for sores, ulcers, and other problems specific to diabetes.

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Tips To Protect Your Feet When You Have Diabetes

  • Check your feet daily for any blisters or infections. They can occur between your toes, and you may not feel them until they become irritated or infected.
  • Wash with warm, not hot, water. Avoid soaking them for too long as waterlogged soars have a hard time healing.
  • Invest in proper fitting shoes. If your shoe is too tight or rubbing, it can cause the skin to irritate and turn into blisters and sores.
  • Inform your podiatrist about any changes in any sensation in your feet or toes. Whether it's a pain, tingling, or numbness, inform your doctor before any permanent damage happens to your feet.
  • Always ensure you are wearing shoes or slippers. Going barefoot is not beneficial.
  • Be in control of your blood sugar.
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