FAQs

What to Expect

Foot care nurse

Clients should provide

Foot care nurses are trained nurses who have specialized knowledge in caring for feet and recognizing the signs of potential foot concerns.

Clients should provide

- List of medications

- Medical history

- Good lighting

- Comfortable chair

Details of service

Clients should provide

Details of service

- Sign consent form and information on allergies, medications, and medical history.

- Comprehensive lower limb assessment

- Foot care treatment

- Education and referrals as needed

Questions & Answers

Q: How often should foot care be done?

Q: What do I do if I can’t check my own feet?

Q: When should I stop trimming my own nails?

A: Foot care should be done every 6 to 8 weeks to ensure no new complications arise

Q: When should I stop trimming my own nails?

Q: What do I do if I can’t check my own feet?

Q: When should I stop trimming my own nails?

A: People with diabetes sometimes lose the feeling in their feet. If this is the case for you, by trimming your own nails, you may unintentionally cut or poke yourself without even realizing it.

Once you lose any sensation in your foot, please have a trained friend or family member or a healthcare professional trim your nails for you.

Q: What do I do if I can’t check my own feet?

A: Sometimes, people are unable to bend down to their feet or lift their feet up for checking. If this is the case, you may find putting a mirror on the floor helpful in seeing the bottoms of your feet.

If this doesn’t help, please ask a friend or family member to check your feet.

Q: Why is it important to check my feet?

Q: How do I reduce the risk of complications for my feet?

Q: What do I do if I can’t check my own feet?

A: The earlier you notice changes to your feet and seek help, the more likely you are to treat any problem that may arise before they lead to potentially severe complications.

Also pay attention to the way your feet feel – are they at all numb, painful or tingling? Any of these signs likely mean there is a problem that requires attention as soon as possible to reduce the risk of complications.

Q: How do I reduce the risk of complications for my feet?

A: Check your feet everyday for any signs of redness, change of shape, dryness or cracks in the skin, sores, blisters or any other change.

Wash your feet with warm water and mild soap everyday, and then dry thoroughly. Moisturize your feet with unscented cream, and be careful not to put any lotion between your toes.

Wear closed toe shoes to protect your feet from cuts and scrapes that you may not be able to feel.

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