Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about foot care and diabetes:

1. What should I do to care for my feet?
   
   
2. Should I perform my foot care program every day?
   
   
3. Should my feet be inspected every time I see a doctor?
   
   
4. How often should I have a comprehensive foot exam, and by whom?
   
   

5. What should my comprehensive foot exam include?
   
   

6. Do I have any foot conditions that need to be treated or monitored?
   
   
7. Should I do exercises to help my feet?
   
   
8. Are there any exercises or activities I need to avoid?
   
   
9. What kind of shoes and socks should I wear?
   
   
10. Should I see a podiatrist, pedorthist or other foot specialist?
    
    
11. Should I use a foot thermometer or other medical devices in caring for my feet?
    
    
12. Can I improve the health of my feet by quitting smoking or better controlling my glucose, blood pressure or cholesterol?