Diabetes Foot Care
Diabetic Foot Care Strategies for Primary Care
These trainings provide in-depth information on foot care for people with diabetes. They include a demonstration video of a complete diabetic foot exam, as well as information on foot care education for patients. Free CME/CE credit is available. Please review the CE Information prior to starting the course.
Accredited Sponsor: IHS Clinical Support Center.
New Diabetic Foot Care Strategies for Primary Care: Part 1
Complete Foot Evaluation
Dr. Hai Tran, DPM
Podiatrist, Butler VA Health Care System
(Originally presented on 07/19/23)
- Slides [PDF – 2.3 MB]
- CE Information [PDF – 546 KB]
- Designated Credit Hours: 1.0
ACCME, ACPE, ANCC, CDR, CDE
New Diabetic Foot Care Strategies for Primary Care: Part 2
Podiatry Care and Basic Wound Management
Dr. Hai Tran, DPM
Podiatrist, Butler VA Health Care System
(Originally presented on 08/02/23)
- Slides [PDF – 2.9 MB]
- CE Information [PDF – 547 KB]
- Designated Credit Hours: 1.0
ACCME, ACPE, ANCC, CDR, CDE
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Diabetic Foot Infections
This presentation will inform participants on how to diagnose diabetic foot infections. We will review how to prescribe effective treatment and discuss different ways to prevent foot infections in patients with diabetes.
New Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Diabetic Foot Infections
Alithea Gabrellas MD
Infectious Diseases Physician
Gallup Indian Medical Center
(Originally presented on 05/07/25)
- Handout [PDF – 2 MB]
- CE Information [PDF – 495 KB]
- Designated Credit Hours: 1.0
ACCME, ACPE, ANCC, CDR
Diabetes Foot Exam Demonstration Videos

The video demonstrations below show how to perform a complete diabetes foot examination and use of a 10-gram nylon monofilament and tuning fork. These are methods to help identify patients with neuropathy and those at risk for developing diabetic foot ulcers.
Order no-cost monofilaments from the DDTP Online Catalog. (Available in packages of 20 monofilaments – order limit is 5 packages.)
Additional Foot Care Resources from DDTP
- Diabetes Standards of Care and Resources for Clinicians and Educators: Foot Care
- Algorithm: Diabetes Foot Examination
- Diabetes Education Lesson Plan: Keeping Your Feet Healthy [PDF – 328 KB]
- Handout: Keeping Your Feet Healthy