Foot-health guides

Plain-language guides on nail care, ingrown toenails and daily foot checks for people with diabetes, reviewed by a podiatrist.

• A daily foot check for people with diabetes: a simple 2-minute routineA simple 2-minute daily foot check for people with diabetes: what to look at, everyday habits that protect your feet, and when to contact a clinician the same day.
• Ingrown toenail: what you can do yourself and when to see a professionalWhat an ingrown toenail looks like, what you can safely do at home in the early stage, what to avoid, and when to see a podiatrist or doctor.
• How to cut your toenails so they do not grow inFive steps to trim toenails safely so they do not grow into the skin, what not to do, and who should have their nails cut by a podiatrist.
• Podiatrist, podologist or chiropodist: what is the difference?Podiatrist, podologist and chiropodist mean different things in different countries. What each title usually covers, who treats what, and how to choose.