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Print this list and check each item when completed. By when:
  • Use the list of foot care tips and put it where I will see it every day.
    		• __________
  • Get a pair of nail clippers, an emery board, and a pumice stone.
    		• __________
  • Buy soft cotton or wool socks.
    		• __________
  • Buy a pair of shoes that fit well and cover my feet. Give away shoes that don't fit.
    		• __________
  • Place slippers beside my bed to wear when I get out of bed.
    		• __________
  • Get a mirror to help me see the bottoms of my feet.
    		• __________
  • Ask for help from a family member or care giver if I can't see my feet.
    		• __________
  • Keep my next doctor's appointment.
    		• __________
  • Ask my doctor if I qualify for special shoes covered by Medicare.
    		• __________
  • Plan my physical activity program with my doctor.
    		• __________
  • Stop smoking.
    		• __________

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