Characteristics

n

%

Control frequency

Once a month

29

39.7

1 time in 2 months

8

11

1 time in 3 months

7

9.6

1 time in 6 months

7

9.6

1 time in 12 months

6

8.2

Does not go to regular check-ups

16

21.9

Situation of doing leg and foot gymnastics

I never do

48

65.8

As I wish

13

17.8

Everyday

10

13.7

Once a week

2

2.7

Checking the water temperature

Yes

47

64.4

No

26

35.6

Checking the condition of the ulcer cracks and discoloration

Yes

55

75.3

No

18

24.7

Use of cream

Yes

55

75.3

No

18

24.7

How to warm the foot

I wear socks

70

95.9

I warm it with a heater

3

4.1

Toenail care

Everyday

2

2.7

Once a week

23

31.5

1 time in 15 days

23

31.5

Once a month

18

24.7

I never do

7

9.6

Nail cut

Straight, I cut it without being too short

43

58.9

I cut it on the edge of the nail with the flesh-sinking places

19

26

I cut it round, short

11

15.1

The frequency of walking

I never do

24

32.9

Everyday

23

31.5

Once in 3-4 days

12

16.4

Once a week

9

12.3

Once a month

5

6.8

Barefoot walking status

Yes

25

34.2

No

48

65.8

Wear shoes without socks and slippers status

Yes

23

31.5

No

50

68.5

Shoe control

Yes

39

53.4

No

17

23.3

Sometimes

17

23.3

Don't care about the ulcer on the foot

I intervene

23

31.5

I go to the doctor

46

63

I don't care

4

5.5

Doing diabetes gymnastics

Yes

18

24.7

No

14

19.2

I do not know

41

56.2

Choosing socks

Woolly, does not tighten the wrists

7

9.6

Cotton, does not tighten the wrists

46

63

Synthetic, easy to tighten the ankles

4

5.5

None

16

21.9

How to check the sole of the foot

I use a mirror

4

5.5

I try to look myself

30

41.1

I get someone in the family to look

30

41.1

I only show when I go to the doctor

9

12.3