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Welcome to Foot and Skin Care for Diabetes.

This course is for everyone who lives with diabetes. It is also for people who care for someone who does.

It covers your feet and skin, from daily checks to sores that need care. You will learn what to look for and when to call for help.

Good foot and skin care comes from small daily steps.

Think of brushing your teeth. A little every day beats one long scrub once a month.

A quick daily look at your feet is one good place to start. It takes only two to three minutes.

Think of a long hike. You can stop to rest, then keep going. Pause whenever you need to.

Your care team guides your diabetes care, including your doctor and your foot specialist. This course works alongside that care. It does not replace it.

Key takeaways

• This course is for people with diabetes and for those who care for them.
• Small daily steps matter more than one big change.
• Take one lesson at a time, and let each one settle before the next.

Try it

Choose a time each day, like before bed, and spend two to three minutes looking at both feet. Check the tops, soles, heels, and between the toes for any new color change, cut, blister, or sore. If you see something new, your doctor can tell you how soon to call.