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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.

How to Check Your Feet

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.



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