Daily Foot Check Routine for Diabetic Patients

A daily foot inspection is the single most important habit any diabetic patient can build — and it takes less than five minutes each evening. Because diabetic neuropathy removes pain as a warning signal, the only way to catch a developing diabetic foot ulcer before it worsens is through consistent daily visual and touch-based checks. Every night before bed, sit in good lighting and look carefully at every part of both feet. Check the soles, heels, between every toe, and around the toenail edges. Use a hand mirror to see areas you cannot angle your foot to see directly. Look for any redness that does not fade, warm spots, swelling, blisters, or any break in the skin surface. Feel for unusual warmth by touching different areas with the back of your hand. Check socks for any staining that suggests fluid. At the first sign of skin breakdown, clean the area and apply Cimidaxil D+ wound spray immediately to protect the diabetic foot from infection overnight.