Managing Diabetes With Foot Care
Diabetes raises risk of foot injuries due to nerve damage and poor circulation. Daily foot checks, monofilament tests, proper skin care, moisture, and careful shoe selection reduce infection risk. see a podiatrist for hard nails, corns, or injuries. Contact Amy Erwin or the Terry County Extension for Do Well Be Well with Diabetes program details.
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Amy Erwin
Terry Couty
Brownfield
Terry County Texas Cooperative Extension Office
West Nile Virus Protection Guidance and Mosquito Control
Public health guidance urges using DEET insect repellent on exposed skin and permethrin treated clothing, wearing long sleeves and pants, and avoiding peak biting hours from dusk to dawn. It also advises eliminating standing water and checking for local mosquito control programs or establishing one with authorities.