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Home Care
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Home care for diabetic foot problems includes: - Keep your toenails trimmed.
- Examine your feet every day for cuts, blisters, or sores:
- Report abnormal findings to your doctor.
- Use an emery board:
- File away any sharp edges on the toenails
- Wear shoes that protect your feet:
- Avoid open-toed shoes.
- Avoid sandals or flip-flops.
- Avoid pointed shoes.
- Avoid footwear that places pressure on the foot.
- Avoid shoes that are too small.
- Avoid high-heeled shoes.
- Break-in new shoes slowly.
- Change shoes and socks when they become wet.
- Purchase new shoes before your old ones wear out.
- Wear shoes that provide room for your toes.
Example of Sliding Scale Insulin Dosing| Glucose Reading | Regular Insulin Dosing | | 140 - 160 | 2 units, re-check glucose in 2 hrs | | 200 - 240 | 4 units, re-check glucose in 2 hrs | | 240 - 300 | 6 units, re-check glucose in 2 hrs | | 300 - 400 | 8 units, re-check glucose in 2 hrs | | 400 - 500 | 10 units, re-check glucose in 2 hrs | | > 500 | See doctor now! |
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