Foot Care for Diabetes

Foot Care Kit for Diabetes:
Help Prevent Amputations - 1998 edition

Diabetes is the leading cause of amputation of the lower limbs. As many as half of these amputations, however, might be prevented through simple but effective foot care practices. Early identification of high risk feet and early intervention to prevent foot problems from worsening will help reduce the number of amputations. Good foot care is an essential part of diabetes management - for patients as well as for health care providers. If you are a health care provider or a person with diabetes, here are some materials to help you prevent amputations.

Materials for Health Care Providers

"Feet Can Last A Lifetime: A Health Care Provider's Guide to Preventing Diabetes Foot Problems" -- If you are a health care provider who treats people with diabetes, this kit is designed to help you implement the basic steps for preventive foot care in your practice.
"Order Form"

Materials for People with Diabetes

"Take Care Of Your Feet For A Lifetime" -- If you have diabetes, you should know that your feet need special attention. This illustrated booklet helps you care for your feet and provides tips to help you avoid serious foot problems.
"Foot Care Tips" provides useful tips and reminders.
"To Do List" provides useful tips and reminders.

Also of Interest

April 15, 1998 press release describes the kit's new foot care booklet for people with diabetes.
January 14, 1998, press release explains how the 1998 edition of the foot care kit can be used to reduce the rate of amputations.
Acknowledgments lists the partners supporting the production and dissemination of this kit and acknowledges the contributors.

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