Take care of your feet today, and they will take you farther tomorrow.

-Anonymous

When you wake up in the morning, what’s the first part of your body that touches the ground? Your feet.

And at the end of the day, after everything you’ve done-work, school, caring for family, moving through your community-what’s the last thing still carrying you? Your feet, again.

We rely on our feet from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to bed. Yet, they are often one of the most overlooked parts of our health.

Foot care is especially important for individuals living with diabetes.

Each year, approximately 2 million people in the U.S. develop a diabetic foot ulcer, which can lead to serious complications if not treated early.

If you have diabetes, daily foot checks and regular visits with a healthcare provider are essential to prevent injuries and infections.

Our feet carry us through every part of life-through work, ceremonies, gatherings, and time with family. They connect us to the ground we walk on and support us in ways we often don’t notice until something goes wrong.

Taking time each day to care for your feet is a simple but powerful way to care for your overall health.

Start small. Check your feet. Wear supportive shoes. Keep them clean and protected.

Those steps add up-just like the millions of steps your feet will take over a lifetime.

Your health starts from the ground up-one step at a time.