Protect your feet when you have diabetes

DO:

DON'T:

• Shake out your shoes before you put them on.
• Check your soles for nails or tacks.
• Wear shoes all the time.
• Change your shoes twice a day.
• Wear socks in bed if your feet are cold at night.
• Wear protective beach or surf shoes when swimming.

• Wear tight shoes or socks.
• Wear shoes without socks.
• Walk barefoot, even indoors.
• Use hot water bottles or heating pads on feet.
• Sit with legs crossed.