Small Steps, Big Impact: Managing Foot Health with Diabetes
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 12 – 1 pm | Online
Presented by Ronald Gomez, DPM, ABPM, from Community Care Regional Podiatry and Surgery
Did you know diabetes can affect your circulation, nerves, and overall foot health? Just a few minutes of foot care each day can make a big difference in protecting your mobility, independence, and overall health.
Diabetes and why your feet matter — A few minutes of foot care each day can make a big difference in protecting your mobility, independence, and overall health.
Learn simple, practical tips every person with diabetes should know to protect your feet and prevent complications.
- Why and how diabetes affects your feet – neuropathic, vascular, and orthopedic
- Daily foot checks — what to look for and how to make foot inspections part of your routine.
- Warning signs you shouldn’t ignore — recognizing cuts, sores, blisters, redness, swelling, numbness, and changes in skin color or temperature.
- Choosing the right shoes and socks — simple tips to protect your feet from pressure, friction, and injury.
- Safe foot and toenail care — what you can do at home and what should be left to a healthcare professional.
- Preventing infections and ulcers — steps that can reduce the risk of serious complications.
- When to call your doctor — knowing which foot problems require prompt medical attention.
- Practical questions and answers — an opportunity to ask Dr. Gomez about keeping your feet healthy.
Register today to learn how small steps can make a big difference in protecting your foot health.