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Foot Anatomy

Well, what does one do to keep their feet in proper shape? Do you change the oil ... rotate the tires ... soak them in some magic snake oil? No, it is much easier than that, as long as you follow a few simple rules.

Daily Inspection: This is especially important to diabetics. Every day, check your feet for any of the following ...

• Inflamed areas ... redness, swelling or hot spots which might indicate infection
• Broken skin ... cracks and sores
• Infected skin ... bleeding or broken skin with drainage
• Ingrown toenails ... a possible place for infection to begin
• Red streaks ... possible internal infection
• Pale or blue skin ... poor circulation
• Any changes to the "feeling" in your feet ... numbness, pain, burning, or tingling

Support Your Feet With Orthotics: Most common foot problems can be corrected or prevented with a good set of foot supports (orthotics). Supports sold in drug stores are made to fit the average foot, with no regard to the individual wearer's foot shape. While they offer support and cushioning, a custom fitted support offers more protection and better medical benefit to the wearer. Many orthotics are covered by health insurance policies.

Buy The Right Shoes: If you are on your feet a lot, your shoes can have a major affect on your health ...

• Try on shoes with the socks you wear most often
• Bring any inserts or orthotics to try with your shoes
• Shop at stores with a large selection and educated salespeople
• Do not anticipate shoes to break in ... if they do not fit in the store, do not buy them
• Try shoes on both feet, and fit your shoes to the larger foot
• Shop for shoes late in the day, since your feet swell as the day goes on

National Custom Foot Supports
6848 Windfaire Drive 
Norcross, GA 30093

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