Management of diabetic foot ulcers and the challenging points: An endocrine view

Table 2 Preventive measures for diabetic foot ulcers

	Preventive measures
1	Avoid smoking
2	Avoid walking barefoot/in socks without shoes/in thin-soled slippers
3	Avoid hot ground and hot sand
4	Inspect both feet and inside the shoes daily
5	Wash the feet daily (carefully dry especially between the toes)
6	Test water temperature before bath
7	Lubricate dry skin and avoid chemicals
8	Cut the toenails straight
9	Do not remove callus
10	Wear snug shoes (customize if feet have deformity)
11	Change the socks daily