Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 349

Diabetic Foot Care

Instructed patient about basic tips to help prevent infections in people with diabetes: wear shoes or slippers at all times, wear comfortable shoes; get used to new shoes slowly and always wear 'heavy' soft cotton socks.

Last updated November 13, 2017

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