MD Podiatrist Provides Foot Care Tips for Diabetics

Don’t let feet get too dry or too damp. Sprinkling talcum powder or cornstarch between the toes will absorb moisture that can break down skin. Using cream or lotion on the tops and bottoms of the feet keeps them from drying and cracking, which allows bacteria to enter. Podiatrist Dan Michaels, DPM, recommends, “Wear socks to bed after applying your cream of choice to facilitate better cream absorption.”
 
 
Dr. Michaels says, “Diabetic socks are for people who have lost protective sensation. The bottoms and toes should be white so you can see if there is any bleeding or if a foreign object is sticking to the foot or shoe.”