Specializing in Diabetic Foot Care

Use a hand mirror to inspect the bottom of your feet. If you notice anything, please give Dr. Meyerberg a call.

Make sure that you are changing your socks daily.

If your feet usually get cold at night, wear socks for added comfort instead of using a heating pad or hot water bottle.

Wear socks to prevent your feet from getting wet in the rain or snow.

Be sure to wash your feet daily. Use the same water temperature that you would use on a newborn baby. Your feet are delicate, too!

If you think that you may have nerve damage in your foot, please give Dr. Meyerberg a call. Low circulation can cause serious pain and affect your balance and coordination.

Try not to cut your nails too short to avoid ingrown toenails. You can also try to cut them straight across and file the edges.

The distance between the skin and bones in your foot is very short. In order to heal your callus properly, debridements are needed to treat the skin of your foot.

Wear shoes that will not cause blisters on your feet. Remember to check out your shoes before you put them on, just in case there is a pebble or other object that may hurt your foot.

Protect your skin from any itchiness or cracking. Try to avoid moisturizing in between your toes as this could cause a fungal infection.

Visiting Dr. Meyerberg on a consistent basis can help prevent any complications of diabetes in your foot.