Foot care services
The Sagkeeng Health Centre provides free foot care to all community members of Sagkeeng First Nation
Good foot care (healthy skin, nail care, and proper footwear) is very important for anyone with diabetes, because you have a greater risk of having problems with your feet (such as skin that is dry and cracked, sores, changes in foot shape). This is because diabetes damages your nerves and reduces blood flow (circulation) to your feet, which can cause serious foot problems. About 1 in 5 people with diabetes who go to the hospital do so for foot problems.
But if you take care of your feet every day, you can prevent many of these problems. This information explains what you can do to keep your feet healthy.
Foot care is even more important if you have any:
But if you take care of your feet every day, you can prevent many of these problems. This information explains what you can do to keep your feet healthy.
Foot care is even more important if you have any:
- loss of feeling, numbness, or tingling in your feet
- changes in the shape of your feet or toes
- sores, cuts, or ulcers on your feet
- pain or cramps in your lower legs
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FOOT CARE NURSE
Joanne Sarraino RN BN Certified Foot Care Nurse 
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Foot Care Services available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays every week unless posted otherwise
Please call the Sagkeeng Health Centre at (204) 367-9990 and press '0' to speak to the receptionist who will be happy to book you an appointment to see the Foot Care Nurse at the earliest available day/time. |
