1. 每天检查你的脚
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每天检查您的脚和脚趾是否有割伤、瘀伤或溃疡
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Moisturize your feet – apply moisturizers such as creams or lotions to the top and bottom of the feet, not in between the toes
2. Protect your feet
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If you have neuropathy, do not go without shoes, even in the home
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穿鞋前检查鞋内是否有异物、动物毛发、小石子等。
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Avoid socks with seams that may rub and cause blisters or other skin injuries, and white socks are best
3. Exercise
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Walking can help with improving circulation, weight management, and overall mental health
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Daily exercise helps to maintain blood sugar levels within ideal range
4. Self-care at Home
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Avoid cutting your own toenails if you have neuropathy and cannot easily reach and see your nails. In such instances, filing the nail is best
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If you are able to treat your own toenails, please be conservative and cut straight across, following the contours of the nail
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Never remove corns, calluses, or warts by yourself – Over the counter products can burn the skin and cause irreversible damage to the foot
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Do not soak your feet as it can increase the risk of infection in individuals living with diabetes
