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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention (DDTP)

Diabetes Foot Care

A clinical staff member performing a foot exam on a patient

These training resources provide in-depth information on foot care for people with diabetes. They include a demonstration video of a complete foot exam for people with diabetes and information to help educate patients about foot care. Free continuing education (CME/CE) credit is available. Review the CE Information before starting the course.

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New Diabetic Foot Care Strategies for Primary Care: Part 1
Complete Foot Evaluation Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 

Hai Tran, DPM
Podiatrist, Butler VA Health Care System
(Originally presented on 07/19/23)

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New Diabetic Foot Care Strategies for Primary Care: Part 2
Podiatry Care and Basic Wound Management Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 

Hai Tran, DPM
Podiatrist, Butler VA Health Care System
(Originally presented on 08/02/23)

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 people with diabetes.

New Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Diabetic Foot Infections Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 

Alithea Gabrellas, MD
Infectious Diseases Physician
Gallup Indian Medical Center
(Originally presented on 05/07/25)

Diabetes Foot Exam Demonstration Videos

Monofilament exam

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.)

Complete Diabetes Foot Care Exam Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
(Running time: 5:43)

Monofilament Exam Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
(Running time: 0:48)

Sensory Exam: Vibration Testing Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
(Running time: 0:50)

Additional Foot Care Resources from DDTP