tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80998990290491656772011-04-21T17:25:01.865-04:00Dr. Katzman specializes in all forms of footcare. With an office in Bellerose, NY fijijjeorueroifDr. Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14004474472848363854noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099899029049165677.post-10710244597768426902008-01-11T21:21:00.000-05:002008-01-12T10:33:48.842-05:00<em>Foot care is crucial if you have diabetes or poor circulation. Preventative action is the best approach when it comes to our feet.</em><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>First the Do's:</strong></span></em><br /></span><ul><li><em>Do inspect your feel daily for blisters, cuts, scratches, ulcers</em></li><br /><li><em>Do wash your feel daily with warm (not hot) water and soap. Test the bathwater with your hand.</em></li><br /><li><em>Do dry your feet thoroughly, especially between toes with a blotting action</em></li><br /><li><em>do apply a skin cream after drying feet,avoid between the toes.</em></li><br /><li><em>Do keep feet warm and dry.</em></li><br /><li><em>Do wear comfortable well fitting shoes.</em></li><br /><li><em>Do inspect inside of shoes for foreign objects and torn linings.</em></li><br /><li><em>Do change your shoes everyday.</em></li><br /><li><em>Do but all shoe gear at days end wehn your feet are their largets.</em></li><br /><li><em>Do wear loose fitting socks to bed if feet are cold.</em></li><br /><li><em>Do avoid wet feet, wet shoes or wet socks, especially during the winter months.</em></li><br /><li><em>Do Avoid extremes of temperature hot or cold.</em></li><br /><li><em>Do Keep all appointments that your physician or podiatrist schedule for you.</em></li></ul><br /><p><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>And Now The Don'ts:</strong></span></em></p><ul><li><em>Don't walk barefoot indoor or outdoors.</em></li><br /><li><em>Don't cut corns, calluses or nails yourself.</em></li><br /><li><em>Don't pull or ter ant dead skin from toes, corns, feet.</em></li><br /><li><em>Don't use caustic chemicals for the removal of corns and calluses.</em></li><br /><li><em>Don't smoke. Smoking reduces circulation.</em></li><br /><li><em>Don't wer any garters that encircle the leg.</em></li><br /><li><em>Don't wear shoes without stockings.</em></li><br /><li><em>Don't wear the same shoe or socks more than 1 day in a row.</em></li><br /><li><em>Don't soak feet unless directed.</em></li></ul><br /><p><em>A little preventative measures can go a long way in foot care!</em></p><br /><p></p><br /><p><em></em></p><br /><em></em><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8099899029049165677-1071024459776842690?l=footspecialist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dr. Barryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14004474472848363854noreply@blogger.com0