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​Diabetes Foot Care: How to Moisturise Feet
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

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