Diabetic Living

STEP UP TO HEALTHIER FEET

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October is Foot Health Month. Here are some top tips for foot care from the National Health and Medical Research Council:

Test the feeling and blood supply in the feet regularly.

Inspect, wash and moisturise feet daily.

Wear well-fitting and appropriat­e footwear and hosiery.

Contact your GP or podiatrist at the first sign of any foot issues – including discoloura­tion, redness or swelling.

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