Diabetic foot is a disease state in which ulcers and gangrene occur in the foot of diabetic patients due to neuropathy that decreases the protective function of the lower extremity and macrovascular and microvascular lesions that cause inadequate arterial perfusion resulting in impaired microcirculation. Diabetic foot is a serious complication of diabetes, and is one of the major causes of disability and even death in diabetic patients. Health education for diabetic foot: (a) Observation and care of the foot 1. Check the foot daily for small trauma, breakage or signs of infection. 2, small breaks in the foot should be thoroughly disinfected and then wrapped with sterile gauze, taking care not to use dark disinfectants such as red potion and gentian violet, so as not to affect the observation of the wound and affect wound healing. 3, there are corns, calluses, ringworm, etc. should be treated in a timely manner should not be trimmed and coated with corrosive drugs, so as not to cause skin ulcers, infection. Some topical medications are too irritating and must be approved by a doctor before applying to the foot. (B) good foot care, active prevention of risk factors 1, every night with warm water (not more than 35 degrees) and neutral soap to wash the feet and gently dry with a soft, absorbent towel, especially between the toes to avoid rubbing, to prevent minor skin damage. 2, pay attention to the skin between the toes clean and dry, after washing the feet, it is best to use a soft dry towel to gently dry the feet and toes between the skin, and then apply maintenance lotion to prevent dryness and cracking. 3, learn to properly cut toenails, do not cut the toenails too short, cut toenails must be cut straight along the horizontal, you can use a small file for filing nails to file the edges of the toenails round and smooth. 4, winter to keep feet warm, can wear loose loose cotton socks, disable hot water bags, hot water feet, and electric blankets, electric heaters baking feet to prevent burns. 5, choose the right shoes: (1) shoes should be wide in front, the toe from the toe a certain distance, the upper breathable, try to use soft leather or cloth shoes, the size is appropriate, preferably laced flat heeled thick-soled shoes. (2) Buy shoes should be chosen in the afternoon or dusk, new shoes should be tried on for half an hour to check that the foot is not squeezed or rubbed before gradually increasing the wearing time. (3) Each time before wearing shoes should check whether there are foreign objects such as sand in the shoes, and shoes with damage should be repaired in time. 6, diabetic patients should have the habit of wearing socks and avoid wearing shoes barefoot and walking barefoot. Choose socks that are absorbent, breathable, loose and warm, light-colored pure wool or cotton, with a loose waist, avoiding holes or patches, and should be changed and washed every day. 7.Cultivate good living habits, quit smoking and drinking, and exercise in moderation. 8.Follow up regularly as required, use medication and diet as prescribed, monitor blood sugar regularly, and control blood sugar at a normal or basically normal level. Attachment: selection of shoes and socks and treatment of common foot problems