Dr Salihu Mohammed of General Hospital, Minna, Niger, has advised diabetic patients to avoid pebbles or other objects from being stuck in their feet to avoid infections.
Mohammed gave the advice in Minna on Monday.
He said that most problems relating to feet infection with the people living with diabetes arose from lack of care.
The medical practitioner also said that daily inspection of the feet was essential to the general health of diabetic patients.
He further advised such patients to avoid walking bare foot to guard against negative health effects.
The medical practitioner stressed the need for them to always wear flat shoes and flip-flop to avoid the risk of minor accidents.
“Most diabetic patients in the rural communities move about without foot wears and this is inimical to their health.
“Diabetic patients should always dry their feet with towel rather than rubbing vigorously.”
He further advised them to also adhere regularly to their prescribed drugs and diets.
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