Within the framework of the school of preventive medicine in Viamedis Pavlodar LLP, on 17.02.2025, under the guidance of the academic mentor, PhD, associate professor Adilgozhina S.M., a sanitary bulletin “Prevention of diabetic foot” was developed among doctors and nursing staff. The bulletin provides the necessary information about the disease – Diabetic foot is a dangerous complication of diabetes that occurs with insufficient glucose control. The symptoms of the disease are increasing gradually. With diabetes, any problems with the feet (ingrown toenail, calluses, cracked heels) increase the risk of ulceration. Foot ulcers do not heal for a long time, and the risk of infection and injury increases. Prevention of diabetic foot syndrome is extremely important for patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Necessary measures:

• constant monitoring of blood sugar levels;
• daily foot checkup;
• giving up bad habits (smoking, alcohol);
• refusal to walk barefoot, even at home;
• the use of special therapeutic orthopedic shoes;
• maximum possible protection against burns and hypothermia of the feet;
• normalization of nutrition;
• performing therapeutic and respiratory exercises (to improve the condition of the cardiovascular system, normalize body weight, improve lymph flow);
• regular medical examinations;
• exclusion of self-medication.

Remember that it is much easier to prevent the development of SDS than to cure it.