To Do List

Make plans now to take care of your feet for a lifetime.

	Check each item when completed	By when:
	Use the list of foot care tips on the reverse side and put it where I will see it every day.
	Get a pair of nail clippers if my doctor recommends it.
	Get an emery board and a pumice stone if my doctor recommends them.
	Buy soft, cotton or wool socks.
	Buy a pair of shoes that fit well and cover my feet.
	Give away shoes that don’t fit.
	Place slippers beside my bed to wear when I get out of bed.
	Get a mirror to help me see the bottoms of my feet.
	Ask for help from a family member or caregiver if I can’t see my feet.
	Keep my next doctor’s appointment.
	Ask my doctor if I qualify for special shoes cove red by Medicare or other insurance plans.
	Ask my doctor or nurse to inspect my feet at every visit.
	Plan my physical activity program with my doctor.
	Stop smoking.

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National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) http://ndep.nih.gov
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Includes information about managing the ABCs of Diabetes. Also features information for people with diabetes who are eligible for Medicare benefits.
Learn how to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes through small steps.