9808 VENICE BLVD, STE 600
CULVER CITY, CA 90232
9808 VENICE BLVD, STE 600
CULVER CITY, CA 90232
DIABETIC FOOT CARE
Tips for Healthy Feet:
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Check your feet every day for cuts, redness, swelling, sores, blisters, corns, calluses, or any other change to the skin or nails. Use a mirror if you can’t see the bottom of your feet, or ask a family member to help.
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Wash your feet every day in warm (not hot) water. Don’t soak your feet. Dry your feet completely and apply lotion to the top and bottom—but not between your toes, which could lead to infection.
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Never go barefoot. Always wear shoes and socks or slippers, even inside, to avoid injury. Check that there aren’t any pebbles or other objects inside your shoes and that the lining is smooth.
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Wear shoes that fit well. For the best fit, try on new shoes at the end of the day when your feet tend to be largest. Break in your new shoes slowly—wear them for an hour or two a day at first until they’re completely comfortable. Always wear socks with your shoes.
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Trim your toenails straight across and gently smooth any sharp edges with a nail file. Have your foot doctor (podiatrist) trim your toenails if you can’t see or reach your feet.
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Don’t remove corns or calluses yourself, and especially don’t use over-the-counter products to remove them—they could burn your skin.
WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR?
If you experience any of these symptoms, don’t wait for your next appointment. See your regular doctor or foot doctor right away:
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Pain in your legs or cramping in your buttocks, thighs, or calves during physical activity.
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Tingling, burning, or pain in your feet.
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Loss of sense of touch or ability to feel heat or cold very well.
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A change in the shape of your feet over time.
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Loss of hair on your toes, feet, and lower legs.
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Dry, cracked skin on your feet.
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A change in the color and temperature of your feet.
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Thickened, yellow toenails.
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Fungus infections such as athlete’s foot between your toes.
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A blister, sore, ulcer, infected corn, or ingrown toenail.
Most people with diabetes can prevent serious foot complications. Regular care at home and going to all doctor’s appointments are your best bet for preventing foot problems (and stopping small problems from becoming serious ones).
WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT FOOT CARE WLA
GREAT DOC!
"He has a good balance of being in the business for 40 years and also acknowledging modern medicine. Thumbs up"
THOROUGH AND PROFESSIONAL
"He made me feel better and gave me options for treatment"
HIGHEST ENDORSEMENT
"Dr. Leonard Knudson is a terrific doctor! He immediately recognized my condition as ingrown toenails. Treated them and prescribed an antibiotic for infection. He is very nice, and extremely competent and experienced."
Schedule an appointment with Dr. J. Leonard Knudson - a Culver City Foot Doctor for you Foot Injury consultation. Dr. J. Leonard Knudson is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon located in Culver City and near West Los Angeles that is able to provide proper foot injury treatment.
We look forward to meeting your foot and ankle needs.
Our Los Angeles Foot Doctor is Certified by the The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, is a California Licensed Podiatrist and has a Doctorate Degree in Podiatric Medicine.
