How to Give Yourself a Diabetic Foot Exam

By Chelsea Reynolds

Stay a step ahead of diabetes-related foot complications by performing regular self-exams. The good news is that you don't have to be a gymnast to do this easy foot exam.

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How to Check Your Feet

Check your feet weekly if you've never had complications. Perform exams daily if you have lost sensation and/or a history of foot wounds.

Limited flexibility and belly flab can make foot exams difficult to do on your own. But you're not off the hook! Allow a companion or caretaker to help. Here are the steps to give a good foot exam.

Next: Get into Position to Check Your Feet

How to Give Yourself a Diabetic Foot Exam

Stay a step ahead of diabetes-related foot complications by performing regular self-exams. The good news is that you don't have to be a gymnast to do this easy foot exam.

How to Check Your Feet

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