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Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 332

Instructed patient about not using OTC chemicals on corns, calluses or warts since they are often too strong to use in diabetics.

Other teachings

Instructed patient to avoid cutting corn or calluses....
Instructed patient to wear flat; comfortable walking shoes as much as possible and select adequate s...
Instructed patient on never walking barefoot to prevent cuts and burns and also to wear sleepers at...
Instructed patient to cut the toenails straight across and file the edges, don't rip off hangnails....
Instructed patient about basic tips to help prevent infections in people with diabetes: wear shoes o...
Instructed patient to keep feet dry, especially between toes, to use lotion to keep skin soft and mo...
Instructed patient to cut toenails straight across. This will help to avoid ingrown toenails. Also i...
Instructed patient to never go barefoot or wear thigh garters. Do not wear thigh worn boots for long...
Instructed patient to wash feet daily and dry them carefully, especially between toes....
Instructed patient to check feet by looking between toes use a mirror if necessary or have a friend...