For many, the first step toward better health starts with better foot care.
This is especially true for the 20.8 million Americans who have diabetes, of which 6.2 million have yet to be diagnosed.
Keeping feet healthy is an essential part of diabetes self-care. Since diabetes affects the nerves and blood vessels in the feet, a daily care regimen can help prevent such serious medical problems as neuropathy, poor circulation and other complications that can lead to amputation.
To provide practical foot care information, the American Diabetes Association has published “101 Tips on Foot Care for People with Diabetes, 2nd Edition” ($14.95) by Neil M. Scheffler, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA and Jessie H. Ahroni, Ph.D., ARNP, CDE, BC-ADM.
The book provides the necessary information for daily care, while recognizing the changes that can lead to serious problems.
In an easy-to-read format, the book covers common foot problems, preventative measures, weight and foot problems, changes due to aging, washing the feet, preventing athlete’s foot, toenail care, wearing the proper shoes and socks, treating minor foot problems, exercising and...
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