Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Vinay Jacob, MS, MCh, DNB
Member, Indian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ISRM)
Medical review: August 19, 2026 | Last updated: August 13, 2026 | Editorial policy
Read the previous guide: diabetic foot care series.
Morning routine
- Look at both feet in good light.
- Check colour, temperature, swelling and skin integrity.
- Feel inside shoes for debris, rough seams or dampness.
- Choose clean socks and well-fitting shoes.
Evening routine
- Inspect soles, heels and between toes; use a mirror if needed.
- Wash briefly in lukewarm water with mild soap.
- Dry carefully, especially between toes.
- Apply a thin layer of moisturiser to dry skin, not between toes.
- Record any new blister, crack, redness or swelling and contact your clinician when advised.
Weekly and regular care
Trim nails straight across only if your care team says it is safe. Do not cut calluses yourself. Keep diabetes reviews and professional foot examinations. People with reduced sensation, poor circulation, deformity or a previous ulcer may need more frequent specialist care.
For clinical information, visit our diabetic foot treatment page, review lower-limb reconstruction, or contact the clinic.
Why consult Dr. Vinay Jacob for diabetic foot reconstruction?
Dr. Vinay Jacob is a senior plastic and reconstructive surgeon (MS, MCh, DNB) with experience in microsurgery and lower-limb reconstruction—skills relevant when diabetic foot wounds need complex tissue coverage or limb-preservation reconstruction as part of multidisciplinary care.
This article provides general education and does not replace an examination or personalised medical advice.
Sources: NIDDK: Diabetes & Foot Problems, American Diabetes Association: Foot Complications, and CDC: Preventing Diabetes-Related Amputations.
