Cut your toenails straight across and smooth them with an emery board. Don t cut into the corners. Toenails are softer and easier to trim after you ve washed and dried your feet. In some instances, nails should be trimmed by a podiatrist. See your physician at least once a year to have a thorough foot examination.
Prevention depends upon never waiting until problems develop.
A patient with loss of protective sensation should never wear narrow toe shoes or boots, high heel shoes, shoes with vinyl tops, thongs or any shoe that is too loose or too tight. The HbA1c test shows the average amount of sugar in your blood over the last 3 months. It is the most accurate test to find out if your blood sugar is under control. A high number is a sign that you should work with your health care provider to change your treatment plan. A good test result is a sign that your treatment plan is working and that your blood sugar is under control.