Diabetes Foot Care: How to Moisturise Feet - HealthXchange

Diabetes Foot Care: How to Moisturise Feet

How to moisturise feet daily

Diabetes Foot Care: How to Moisturise Feet

Diabetes puts you at risk of foot infections so it is important to check your feet daily and moisturise it.

The Podiatry Department at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), a member of the SingHealth group, shares the proper way of how people with diabetes should moisturise their feet daily.

How to moisturise feet daily

Moisturise top and bottom of feet and leg

Moisturise the skin at the top and bottom of your feet and lower leg.

Avoid moisturising in between toes

Avoid moisturising in between the toes as this can lead to fungal infection or wet skin at area.

Ref: M19

Contributed by

Theophila Lan Podiatrist

Related Articles

Management Managing Diabetes Better - Doctor Q&A

Management Easy Ways to Lower Sugar Levels

Management Diabetes Foot Care: 10 Steps to Healthy Feet

Management Dangers of Being 'Skinny Fat' with Diabetes

Conditions & Treatments

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Public Events

08 Dec 2025

Others Performance by SISAY

Free Learn More

09 Dec 2025

Talks Health Talk: Breast and Cervical Screening @ SHP-Outram

Free, no registration required. Please walk in to clinic at specified date and time. Learn More

11 Dec 2025

Talks Health Talk: Gout Management @ SHP-Marine Parade

Free, no registration required. Please walk in to clinic at specified date and time. Learn More

12 Dec 2025

Talks Health Talk: Adult Vaccination @ SHP-Tampines North

Free, no registration required. Please walk in to clinic at specified date and time. Learn More

Tags

Foot Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management Diabetes