Diabetes: Taking care of your feet
Where to go from here
Now that you have read this information, you are ready to start caring properly for your feet.
Talk with your doctor
If you have questions about this information, take it with you when you visit your health professional. You may want to mark areas or make notes in the margins where you have questions.
If after reading this information you think you may have a foot problem that needs treatment, call your health professional for an appointment.
Some communities have foot-care clinics. Ask your health professional about foot-care clinics in your area.
If you would like more information on foot care for people with diabetes, the following resources are available:
Organization
American Diabetes Association (ADA) 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone: 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) E-mail: AskADA@diabetes.org Web Address: www.diabetes.org The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a national organization for health professionals and consumers. Almost every state has a local office. ADA sets the standards for the care of people with diabetes. Its focus is on research for the prevention and treatment of all types of diabetes. ADA provides patient and professional education mainly through its publications, which include the monthly magazine Diabetes Forecast, books, brochures, cookbooks and meal planning guides, and pamphlets. ADA also provides information for parents about caring for a child with diabetes.
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| Author: | Monica Rhodes | Last Updated: January 30, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Diabetes Educator | |
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