09/27/2016
Diabetic foot care Do's and Don'ts:
Diabetic Foot Care Do's
1. Inspect feet daily, including the bottoms for cuts, blisters, redness, swelling or nail problems
2. Regulary moisturize your feet to avoid itching and cracking
3. Get periodic foot examinations at Newport Family Podiatry. We can reduce your risk of amputation by up to 85%
Diabetic Foot Care Don'ts
1. Never use heating pads, hot water bottles or electric blankets.
2. Don't go barefoot
3. Do not try to remove corns or callouses
Dr. Hattan and his staff are available for all of your Podiatric needs at (949) 650-1900 www.NewportFamilyPodiatry.com
Newport Family Podiatry: Dr. Michael Hattan specializes in foot and ankle surgery. He is a staff member of Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, California.