By Jessie Ahroni, PhD, ARNP, CDE

If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you are susceptible to poor circulation and nerve damage, which can cause a loss of feeling in your feet. Because simple cuts that go undetected may lead to open sores, ulcers, and even amputation, all people with diabetes need to follow a regular foot care plan. To help, the expert authors of this indispensable, newly revised guide answer many of the question you may have, including:

• What can I do to prevent diabetic foot problems?
• What are the best shoes to wear when you have diabetes?
• How do I know whether I have an infection?
• What is peripheral neuropathy?
• What does smoking have to do with my feet?

The excellent advice in this book - on everything from socks to surgery - can help you keep your feet healthy and whole. Foot care may sound simple, but it takes dedication and practice. 101 Tips on Foot Care for People with Diabetes gives you the information you need to get started on the path to happier, healthier feet.

Cover price: $14.95, 6x9, 114 pages, 2000