1 HEEL HELP

Are your feet in need of a little TLC after winter? Try these ideas for healthy hydrated skin

FOOT CARE

Due to reduced sensation in their feet and legs, people who have diabetes can be more prone to infection and feel less pain and temperature extremes. Some tips:

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Wash your feet daily, dry between toes and check for cuts

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Exfoliate, go barefoot and don’t moisturise between your toes

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Wear shoes that don’t rub.

SKIN CARE

Diabetes can cause dry skin by damaging the small blood vessels and nerves, making skin more prone to infection and less sensitive. Look after it by: • Moisturising daily •

Using an unscented and pH-balanced soap or cleanser to protect your skin’s natural barrier and help protect against infection

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Keeping showers and baths warm and short rather than hot and long, which dehydrates skin.

Add NS-8 Natural Footcare Leg Care Cream and Heel Balm to your daily routine: richly moisturising with vitamins to nourish your legs and lactic acid to gently remove dead skin from heels.